In the presence of death reason and philosophy are silent
– Ambrose Bierce
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- And the wind falls silent, and the birds fall silent, and the wild cherry trees no longer shiver and creek. – Daniel Arsand
- Lord, why are you silent? Why are you always silent…? – Shsaku End