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Claudius advises Hamlet to stop his excessive mourning for his father, suggesting that grief is a natural part of life but should not consume him. He encourages Hamlet to consider that death is inevitable and that life must go on, emphasizing the importance of moving forward rather than dwelling on loss. Claudius also highlights the idea that mourning should be balanced with acceptance and the recognition of the living.

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