Quote by Samuel Butler

There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so little as his own death.


There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so

Summary

This quote emphasizes the paradoxical nature of death's impact on an individual. While death is the most profound event that can occur in a person's life, it simultaneously holds the ability to affect a person in both profound and negligible ways. It can cause immense emotional and psychological turmoil, yet it may also lead some individuals to approach death with a calm acceptance. The quote speaks to the complex and unique nature of how individuals navigate and respond to the concept of their own mortality.

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Death
By Samuel Butler
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