Quote by E. M. Forster

People have their own deaths as well as their own lives, and even if there is nothing beyond death, we shall differ in our nothingness.

People have their own deaths as well as their own lives, and

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual experiences both life and death uniquely. It implies that even if there is no afterlife or existence beyond death, we will each have a distinct experience of non-existence. It highlights the idea that while death is a universal event, it is ultimately subjective and personal, with each person having a unique perspective on their own mortality and the absence that follows.

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By E. M. Forster

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