Quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A person doesn't die when he should but when he can.

A person doesn't die when he should but when he can.

Summary

This quote suggests that the timing of a person's death is not predetermined by external factors, but rather by their personal readiness to let go of life. It implies that individuals possess some level of control over when they pass away, indicating that one may continue to hold on to life even when faced with significant challenges or critical circumstances. In essence, death occurs when a person is emotionally and mentally prepared to embrace the end of their journey, rather than being solely determined by external circumstances.

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Death

By Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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