Quote by Percival Arland Ussher

A man does not die of love or his liver or even of old age; he dies of being a man.

A man does not die of love or his liver or even of old age;

Summary

This quote suggests that ultimately, it is the condition of being human that leads to death, rather than specific factors such as love, a failing liver, or old age. It implies that mortality is inherent to human existence, and despite the various causes that may contribute to one's death, it is the inevitability of our humanity that ultimately leads to our demise. The quote invites contemplation about the universal nature of death and the fragility of human life.

By Percival Arland Ussher

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