You can cry about death and very properly so, your own as well as anybody else's. But it's inevitable, so you'd better grapple with it and cope and be aware that not only is it inevitable, but it has always been inevitable, if you see what I mean.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the inevitability of death and encourages individuals to confront and accept this reality. While acknowledging the natural instinct to grieve and mourn, it suggests that it is important to come to terms with the fact that death is an integral part of life. By grappling with the concept of mortality and staying aware of its inevitability throughout history, one can develop coping mechanisms and a deeper understanding of the impermanence of existence.

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