Death calls ye to the crowd of common men.

Death calls ye to the crowd of common men.

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The quote "Death calls ye to the crowd of common men" by James Shirley encapsulates the profound and humbling truth of mortality. No matter how exceptional or distinguished one might be during their lifetime, death serves as the great equalizer, bringing everyone to the same resting place—"the crowd of common men." This reminder challenges human vanity, pride, and the pursuit of status, as death disregards social distinctions and personal achievements. In...

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