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"I am afraid of death, scared by it. I already don't know whether I exist or not. So dying really terrifies me."
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"Fyodor Pavlovitch was drunk when he heard of his wife's death, and the story is that he ran out into the street and began shouting with joy, raising his hands to Heaven: "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace," but others say he wept without restraint like a little child, so much so that people were sorry for him, in spite of the repulsion he inspired. It is quite possible that both versions were true, that he rejoiced at his release, and at the same time wept for her who released him."

"For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one."

"I know I'm drinking myself to a slow death, but then I'm in no hurry."
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