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And desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets. Ecclesiastes 12:5

And desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, a

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This quote from the book of Ecclesiastes highlights the inevitability of death and the transience of earthly desires. It suggests that when a person's life comes to an end, their desires and ambitions lose their significance. The phrase "man goeth to his long home" refers to the final resting place of mankind, while the mention of mourners signifies the mourning process that surrounds death. Overall, the quote serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence, and the ultimate futility of clinging onto earthly desires.

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