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If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man.
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"If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man."
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If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man. — James Dean

About James Dean

James Dean was a Actor from United States (1931–1955).

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Who said "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he'…"?
This quote is attributed to James Dean, a Actor from United States.
When did James Dean live?
James Dean lived from 1931 – 1955.
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This quote touches on Death & Mortality. Browse more quotes on these themes from the categories page.