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Lord Byron

Death, so called, is a thing which makes men weep, And yet a third of life is passed in sleep.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People often cry because they fear death, but they spend a large part of their lives unconscious and unaware while sleeping. This comparison suggests that sleep, which is similar to death in its inactivity, is a normal and accepted part of life despite its resemblance to the end.

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