We behave as though duties fall on others, not us, as though death is written for others, not us, as if the dead are travelers who will soon return. We carry their bodies to the grave and consume their wealth as though we will live forever. We forget all counsel and ignore every catastrophe.

We behave as though duties fall on others, not us, as though death is written for others, not us, as if the dead are travelers who will soon return. We carry their bodies to the grave and consume their wealth as though we will live forever. We forget all counsel and ignore every catastrophe.