Quote by Italian Proverb

After the game the King and pawn go into the same box.

After the game the King and pawn go into the same box.

Summary

This quote by an anonymous source expresses the notion of equality and inevitability in death. Regardless of their positions or status in life, death ultimately brings everyone to the same fate. In the game of chess, the king and the pawn have different values and powers, symbolizing the hierarchy in society, but in death, they are both reduced to the same state - equal and indistinguishable. This quote serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the ultimate leveler that death represents.

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