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There are millions of ways for people to die, if you number each vital organ, each ways it can fail, all the poisons fro
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"There are millions of ways for people to die, if you number each vital organ, each ways it can fail, all the poisons from the earth and the sea which can cause these failures"

- Steven Brust

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This quote by Steven Brust speaks to the fragility of life and the multitude of methods which it can be eliminated. It suggests that death is inevitable, and that there are numerous ways for it to occur. The quote emphasizes the intricacy of the body and the lots of ways in which it can stop working. It also highlights the possible risks of the environment, from the toxins discovered in the earth and sea, to the various organs that can malfunction. This quote serves as a pointer of the preciousness of life and the importance of taking care of ourselves and our environment. It is a sobering pointer that death is constantly prowling, which we should make the most of our time here on earth.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Steven Brust somewhere between November 23, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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