We fear not death. That gloomy night, that pale-faced moon, and the affrighted stars that hurried through the sky, can witness that we fear not death.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not fear death. They describe death as a "gloomy night" and personify the moon and stars as being afraid and hurrying through the sky, symbolizing the transient nature of life. By asserting their lack of fear, the speaker conveys a sense of courage, resilience, or perhaps a belief in something beyond death. The imagery used highlights the speaker's defiance and their acceptance of mortality, implying that death holds no power over them.

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