I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death.

Summary

This quote suggests that people are not actually afraid of being dead, but rather the process or experience of dying itself. It implies that the fear of death stems from the uncertainty or pain associated with the moment of death, rather than the idea of being deceased. The quote implies that if the process of dying were less daunting or less painful, the fear of death might diminish.

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