There have been hours in my unhappy life, many of them, when the contemplation of death as the end of earthly sorrow - of the grave as a resting place for the tired and worn out body - has been pleasant to dwell upon.
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"There have been hours in my unhappy life, many of them, when the contemplation of death as the end of earthly sorrow - of the grave as a resting place for the tired and worn out body - has been pleasant to dwell upon." — Solomon Northup #deathmortality
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There have been hours in my unhappy life, many of them, when the contemplation of death as the end of earthly sorrow - of the grave as a resting place for the tired and worn out body - has been pleasant to dwell upon. — Solomon Northup
About Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup was a Businessman from United States (1808–1864).
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This quote is attributed to Solomon Northup, a Businessman from United States.
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Solomon Northup lived from 1808 – 1864.
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