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The house appointed for all the living.

The house appointed for all the living.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a designated place where all individuals, regardless of their status or background, are destined to reside. It implies that everyone has a final abode, emphasizing the inescapable reality of death. It speaks to the universality and inevitability of death, as well as the fact that we are all bound to meet our ultimate fate at some point in our lives. The quote may serve as a reminder of the transience and fragility of human existence.

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