Quote by Thomas Ken

Teach me to live that I may dread, the grave as little as my bed.

Teach me to live that I may dread, the grave as little as my

Summary

This quote suggests a desire for guidance on how to live life in a way that allows one to fear death as little as one fears going to bed. It implies a wish to acquire the wisdom and skills necessary to fully embrace life without fear or regrets, ultimately making death seem as natural and accepted as one's own bed. It encapsulates a deep longing for a fulfilling and fearless existence.

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