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"الحدود التي تفصل الحياة عن الموت هي في أفضل الأحوال ظليلة وغامضة"

Edgar Allan Poe

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This saying suggests that the difference between being alive and being dead isn't always clear and sharp. Life can end suddenly and unexpectedly, without much warning. Picture a candle's flame: it's bright and glowing, but it can flicker out so quickly. Sometimes, people look healthy one moment and can pass away the next, showing how fragile life can be. For instance, think about sleep. When you are deeply asleep, you are not conscious or aware of your surroundings, almost like you are in another world. This state between wakefulness and sleep shows how fine the line between different states can be. Similarly, people can be kept alive with machines but might not be aware or feel anything, making it hard to tell the boundary between life and death. Understanding this can remind us how precious life is. We should cherish our moments, live fully, and appreciate our loved ones, knowing that life can change in an instant.

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