Quote by Samuel Butler

Let us eat and drink neither forgetting death unduly nor remembering it. The Lord hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, etc., and the less we think about it the better.

Let us eat and drink neither forgetting death unduly nor rem

Summary

This quote suggests that we should not be fixated on or obsessed with thoughts of death. Instead, it suggests that we should live our lives without constantly dwelling on the fear or inevitability of death. The quote implies that the concept of death should not consume us; rather, we should focus on enjoying our present moments, eating, and drinking. The reference to divine mercy reinforces the notion of surrendering to fate and letting go of excessive worries about death. Ultimately, the quote advises finding a balance between acknowledging death's existence and not allowing it to overshadow our lives.

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