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Paraphrased: When Chuang Tzu was about to die, his disciples began planning a splendid funeral. However some disciples expressed concern that given a particular arrangement, birds and kites would eat his remains. Chuang Tzu replied, 'Well, above ground I shall be eaten by crows and kites, below it by ants and worms. What do you have against birds?'

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Jane Welsh Carlyle

Jane Welsh Carlyle

(1801-1866) Letters and Memorials, 1883, entry for 21 Nov 1855 - Scottish daughter of physician, writer at age 14, married Thomas Carlyle 1826.

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