"Even at our birth, death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh"
- Robert Bolt
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Bolt talks to the inevitability of death. It suggests that death is constantly present in our lives, even from the moment of our birth. Death is a constant companion, standing aside but never far away. Every day, death looks towards us and considers when it will come for us. This quote serves as a reminder that death belongs of life and that we must maximize the time we have. It motivates us to live life to the maximum and to appreciate the time we have with our liked ones. Death is a natural part of life, and this quote works as a reminder to take advantage of the time we have.
This quote is written / told by Robert Bolt between August 15, 1924 and February 12, 1995. He/she was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Death. The author also have 4 other quotes.
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