Quote by Alain de Botton, The Inevitable

In the works of Lucretius, we find two reasons why we shouldn

In the works of Lucretius, we find two reasons why we should

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should not fear death. Firstly, he argues that when we die, our consciousness ceases to exist, therefore we will not be able to experience any pain or suffering. Secondly, he believes that death is simply a return to a state of pre-birth non-existence, which is a natural and peaceful state. Therefore, fearing death is essentially irrational and futile, as it is inevitable and ultimately harmless. Lucretius encourages us to embrace the brevity of life and focus on finding joy and contentment in the present moment.

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By Alain de Botton, The Inevitable

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