Quote by Oscar Wilde

Biography lends to death a new terror.

Biography lends to death a new terror.

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone's life story, or biography, is known, death takes on a new sense of terror. Knowing someone's personal journey and experiences makes their impending mortality more profound, as it amplifies the realization of the finite nature of life. By delving into one's biography, death becomes, in a way, more tangible and alarming. This quote emphasizes the power and significance of personal narratives in shaping our perception and understanding of death.

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By Oscar Wilde

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