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“Death is by no means separate from life. . . . We all interact with death every day, tasting it as we might a wine, feeling its keen edge even in trifling losses and disappointments, holding it by the hand, as a dancer might a partner, in every separation.”

Quote by Eugene Kennedy

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Eugene Kennedy was an accomplished psychologist known for his contributions to psychotherapy and counseling. His research covered various aspects of human behavior, psychological development, and mental health, profoundly influencing the field of psychology. more

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