"Disease, insanity, and death were the angels that attended my cradle, and since then have followed me throughout my life."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Death as articulated by Edvard Munch. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Death provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter. His 1893 work The Scream has become one of the most iconic and acclaimed images in all of Western art.

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