Mortality Quotes in Year of Wonders

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Quote #10

But that is not to say there was no lightening in even the heaviest heart [...]. For life is not nothing, even to the grieving. (2.14.10)

Although the villagers of Eyam have been traumatized by their brush with death, that doesn't mean they don't appreciate life. As Anna rightfully observes, that's the only way humans can cope with such horrendous circumstances.