Ivan IIych Word 'Death Is Finishes'

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Ivan IIych words, "Death is finishes...It is no more!" meant that he was in pain and death for him was what he was experiencing from his illness. He had lost everything an a blink of an eye, his career, friends, and family were those he thought cared about him, but in reality didn't. Life to me is when you enjoy the simple things in life. Taking the time to spend time with the people you love the most because every second counts. Life is not regretting anything you do, but instead you learn from it. Death means when you leave memories that people will cherish for the rest of their lives.

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