Quote by Julia Harris May
If we could know which of us, darling, would be the first to go, who would be first to breast the swelling tide and step alone upon the other side -- if we could know!
Summary
This quote reflects on the uncertainty and fear surrounding the concept of death and the thought of being separated from a loved one. The speaker contemplates the idea of knowing who would die first and face the unknown. It highlights the desire to have knowledge and certainty about the future, particularly in matters of loss and mortality.