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Meaning
The quote says that fear of death is common, and the speaker wanted to respond to that fear by helping other people. It suggests a wish to make death feel less frightening and more approachable.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Valerie Harper.
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About Valerie Harper
American actress
Valerie Harper was an American actress, best known for her television work in the 1970s. She was active first as a Broadway dancer, making her debut as a replacement in Li'l Abner. She became widely known for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and later on its spin-off, Rhoda. For The Mary Tyler Moore Show, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series three times, and she later won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Rhoda.
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