Quote by William Cullen Bryant, Thanatops

So live, that when thy summons comes to joinThe innumerable caravan, which movesTo that mysterious realm, where each shall takeHis chamber in the silent halls of death,Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothedBy an unfaltering trust, approach thy graveLike one who wraps the drapery of his couchAbout him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

So live, that when thy summons comes to joinThe innumerable

Summary

This quote by William Cullen Bryant urges individuals to live their lives in a manner that allows them to confront the inevitability of death with tranquility and peace. It emphasizes the importance of facing death not with fear or reluctance, but with a sense of calm and acceptance. By carrying an unwavering trust in the unknown realm beyond life, the quote advises individuals to approach their demise as if they are wrapping themselves in the comforting embrace of a bedsheet, ready to peacefully and contently drift into eternal slumber.

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