Bible: Hebrew Psalm VIII

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    When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
    What is man, that thou art mindful of him?
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm VIII (l. VIII, 3–4)

    Begin thinking of death and you are no longer sure of your life. It’s a Hebrew proverb.
    Leo V. Gordon, U.S. screenwriter, and Arthur Hiller. Major Bergman (George Peppard)

    Sing unto the Lordwith the harp, with the harp, and the voice of a
    psalm.
    With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord,
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm XCVIII (l. XCVIII, 5–6)

    I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.... I now quit altogether public affairs, and I lay down my burden.
    —Edward VIII (1894–1972)