Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live.
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"Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live." — Jean de la Bruyere #deathmortality
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Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live. — Jean de la Bruyere
About Jean de la Bruyere
Jean de la Bruyere was a Philosopher from France (1645–1696).
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This quote is attributed to Jean de la Bruyere, a Philosopher from France.
When did Jean de la Bruyere live?
Jean de la Bruyere lived from 1645 – 1696.
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