If man were immortal he could be perfectly sure of seeing the day when everything in which he had trusted should betray his trust, and, in short, of coming eventually to hopeless misery. He would break down, at last, as every good fortune, as every dynasty, as every civilization does. In place of this we have death.
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If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.
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I never think he is quite ready for another world who is altogether weary of this.
At least when you are dead you will know what silence truly sounds like.
At least when you are dead you will know what silence truly sounds like.
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Death is a black camel, which kneels at the gates of all.
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Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
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He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt.
