What is certain in death is somewhat softened by what is uncertain; it is an indefiniteness in the … - Jean de la Bruyere

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Most of us, I suppose, are a little nervous of the sea. No matter what its smiles may be, we doubt its friendship.

Jean de la Bruyere

What is certain in death is somewhat softened by what is uncertain; it is an indefiniteness in the time, which holds a certain relation to the infinite, and what is called eternity.

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