Quote by Samuel Butler

Birth and death are so closely related that one could not destroy either without destroying the other at the same time. It is extinction that makes creation possible.

Birth and death are so closely related that one could not de

Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness of birth and death, suggesting that they are dependent on each other. The destruction of one implies the destruction of the other, revealing their symbiotic relationship. It emphasizes that the cycle of life and creation hinges on the inevitability of extinction. The quote prompts reflection on how the end of one thing enables the beginning of something new, underscoring the notion that without death, birth and creation cannot occur.

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By Samuel Butler

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