sad sadder saddest

Just heard some bad news about my cuz from homeland
Its just one of the most heart wrenching stuff ive heard
Take care, I cant say more than enough
But still, be strong and let go
so thrive my soul, a thousand times good night

"Hope, the best comfort of our imperfect condition, was not denied to the Roman slave; and if he had any opportunity of rendering himself either useful or agreeable, he might very naturally expect that the diligence and fidelity of a few years would be rewarded with the inestimable gift of freedom."

Chapter 2, Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire