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Death, which we are accustomed to consider an evil, really acts for us the friendliest part, and takes away the commonplace of existence.

Alexander Smith

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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
Poet
Cille Mheàrnaig
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Existence
Evil
Death
Friendliest
Away
Commonplace
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Accustomed
Really
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