Quote by Mika Waltari

Life is a hot day, perhaps death is a cool night. Life is a shallow bay, perhaps death is a clear, deep sea.

Life is a hot day, perhaps death is a cool night. Life is a

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This quote reflects on the contrasting nature of life and death. It suggests that life can be intense, just like a hot day, and shallow, like a bay. On the other hand, death is portrayed as calm and serene, with the imagery of a cool night and a deep sea. The quote implies that while life may be fleeting and turbulent, death might offer tranquility and profound experiences beyond what life can offer.

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