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It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

Posted on 2 June 2016 by philosiblog

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? While this appears to be an interesting German to English translation, the core of the quote … Continue reading →

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About death: Whether it is a dispersion, or a resolution into atoms, or annihilation, it is either extinction or change.

Posted on 31 March 2014 by philosiblog

About death: Whether it is a dispersion, or a resolution into atoms, or annihilation, it is either extinction or change. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Well, that’s pretty straightforward. You either cease to exist, or you change into … Continue reading →

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It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age.

Posted on 15 March 2014 by philosiblog

It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another quote shortened for use on … Continue reading →

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Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back.

Posted on 26 June 2013 by philosiblog

Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is attributed to Marcus Aurelius in the movie Gladiator, however I couldn’t find it in his surviving … Continue reading →

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The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.

Posted on 23 April 2011 by philosiblog

The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets. – Will Rogers What does that mean? This is a quote from the cowboy, aviator, humorist, columnist and movie star from the early 20th century.  … Continue reading →

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