The reason death sticks so closely to life isn’t biological necessity …

Yann Martel
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The reason death sticks so closely to life isn’t biological necessity – it’s envy. ✨ Yann Martel (2012). Life Of Pi, Illustrated, p.19, Canongate Books
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