Quote by J.K. Rowling

Would it hurt to die? All those times he had thought it was about to happen and escaped, he had never really thought of the thing itself: his will to live had always been so much stronger than his fear of death.

Would it hurt to die? All those times he had thought it was

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This quote explores the idea of the fear of death and the resilience to survive. The speaker questions whether the act of dying is painful. Despite facing near-death experiences, their will to live has always overshadowed their fear of death. This observation suggests that the desire to continue living can be powerful enough to overcome the fear and uncertainty associated with our mortality.

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