Thales said there was no difference between life and death. Why, then, said some one to him, do not you die? Because, said he, it does make no difference.

Summary

This quote by Thales suggests that he believed there is no fundamental difference between life and death. When someone questioned why he didn't die if there was no distinction, Thales responded that it ultimately made no difference whether he lived or died. The quote seemingly reflects a philosophical perspective that challenges the conventional notions of life and death, implying that they may be inherently similar or perhaps suggesting that their true meaning lies beyond the physical realm.