Death is staring too long into the burning sun and the relief of entering a cool, dark room.
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My work with AIDS patients started right at the beginning of the epidemic, totally unplanned and spontaneous, as all my work had proceeded in the previous two decades, if it were not already my whole life-style! In the early eighties, we knew very little about this peculiar disease.
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What this quote means
This quote reflects the unpredictable nature of life's path and the deep commitment to helping others.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross shares her experience of becoming involved with AIDS patients during the early days of the epidemic, highlighting how her life and work have been shaped by spontaneous and unplanned events. This reveals the essence of her life's mission and dedication to supporting those in need, emphasizing the importance of compassion in the face of uncertainty and adversity.
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AidsPatientsCompassionServiceSpontaneity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of unexpected opportunities to help others.
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