Quote by Jorge Luis Borges

To be immortal is commonplace except for man, all creatures are immortal, for they are ignorant of death what is divine, terrible, incomprehensible, is to know that one is immortal.

To be immortal is commonplace except for man, all creatures

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This quote suggests that all living creatures are inherently immortal, except for humans. Other creatures are unaware of the concept of death, which makes them essentially immortal. However, humans possess the knowledge and consciousness to understand their own mortality, which is both divine and terrifying. The ability to comprehend one's immortality is what sets humans apart and makes it a unique and powerful experience.

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