the lurking principle of death

the lurking principle of death

As man, perhaps, the moment of his breath,
Receives the lurking principle of death,
The younger disease, that must subdue at length,
Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength.

- Alexander Pope
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photo taken at portecello communicable disease hospital
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