Quote by John Dryden

Death in itself is nothing but we fear to be we know not what, we know not where.

Death in itself is nothing but we fear to be we know not wha

Summary

This quote suggests that death is not inherently something to be afraid of. However, our fear of death arises from not knowing what comes after it or where we go. It highlights the uncertainty surrounding what happens in the afterlife and the unknown nature of death, which often leads to fear and apprehension about the inevitable end of life.

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