Quote by Taylor Caldwell

People are scared to death of dying. I am the opposite.

People are scared to death of dying. I am the opposite.

Summary

This quote implies a stark contrast in attitudes towards mortality. While most individuals harbor a deep fear of the inevitability of death, the speaker expresses a contradictory perspective. Rather than being afraid, they assert a unique lack of fear or even an embracing of life's ultimate conclusion. This quote suggests that the speaker may possess an unconventional outlook, contemplating death in a manner that diverges from societal norms and conventions.

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