"History-writing is not a visit of condolence."
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"A man is not completely born until he is dead."
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"Every blade in the field - Every leaf in the forest - lays down its life in its season as beautifully as it was taken up."
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"For grief is crowned with consolation."
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"Sympathy does not think. It acts. It acts to remove. The ceaseless sufferings. Of the world"
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"The natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind."
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"The light has gone out of my life."
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"The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide."
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"I want to express our grieve and condolences to the families of two hostages: one American, Dr. Warren Weinstein and an Italian Giovanni LaPorto who were tragically killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation."
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"The sudden passing of Jack Bruce is terribly sad news. One of the greatest rock bassists to ever live and a true and profound inspiration to countless musicians. He was one of my first bass heroes and was a major influence on my playing and my music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans."
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"One of the thing about being President - that can't be taught, you have to experience, is - there is the sheer weight of decision making. And when I make a decision to send 17,000 young Americans to Afghanistan - you can understand that intellectually. But understanding what that means for those families, for those young people - when you end up sitting at your desk, signing - a condolence letter to one of the family members of a fallen hero - you're reminded each and every day, at every moment, that - the decisions you make count."
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"I want to extend condolences to the families of those who died in the service of the United Nations."
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"I have a kind soul that would give you thanks. And knows not how to do it but with tears."
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