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Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily
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"Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily"

- Napoleon Bonaparte

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This quote by Napoleon Bonaparte speaks to the idea that death is unavoidable and need to not be feared. Rather, it is the idea of living a life without function or honor that need to be feared. To live a life without purpose or honor is to pass away a bit each day, as one's life is slowly drained pipes of significance and worth. This quote encourages us to live a life of purpose and honor, as this is the only method to really live. It is just through living a life of function and honor that we can truly appreciate the value of life and death. Death is inescapable, but it is not something to be feared. Rather, it is the concept of living a life without purpose or honor that need to be feared, as this is the only method to genuinely die.

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Napoleon Bonaparte This quote is written / told by Napoleon Bonaparte between August 15, 1769 and May 5, 1821. He was a famous Leader from France. The author also have 82 other quotes.

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