Quote by Alphonse Daudet, Adapted from Ju
The clever way death cuts us down, but makes it look like just a thinning-out. Generations never fall with one blow - that would be too sad and too obvious. Death prefers to do it piecemeal. The meadow is attacked from several sides at the same time. One of us goes one day; another some time afterwards; you have to stand back and look around you to take in what's missing, to grasp the vast slaughter of your generation...
Summary
This quote highlights the deceptive and gradual nature of death's impact on mankind. Rather than taking lives in one fell swoop, death strategically takes its toll by thinning out each generation over time. This slow process prevents the immediate realization of the magnitude of the loss. It draws attention to the poignant effect on individuals, prompting them to step back and assess the absence of those who have passed, leading to a profound understanding of the widespread devastation inflicted by death.
Topics
Death
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