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There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so little as his own death
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"There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so little as his own death"

- Samuel Butler

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This quote by Samuel Butler talks to the power of death and its influence on a person's life. Death is something that impacts us all, yet it is something that we can never genuinely understand till it is our own time. Death is a powerful force that can produce a series of feelings, from worry and unhappiness to approval and peace. It is a suggestion of our mortality and the fragility of life. It can likewise cause a sense of closure and a chance to reflect on our lives and the legacy we leave behind. Death is something that impacts us all, yet it is something that we can never truly understand up until it is our own time. It is a suggestion to live life to the fullest and to treasure the minutes we have actually with our liked ones. Death is an effective force that can bring about a range of feelings, from fear and unhappiness to acceptance and peace. It is a tip of our death and the fragility of life. It can likewise cause a sense of closure and a chance to assess our lives and the legacy we leave.

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Samuel Butler This quote is written / told by Samuel Butler between December 4, 1835 and June 18, 1902. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 122 other quotes.

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