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The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.
Joseph Addison
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"The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them."
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The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them. — Joseph Addison

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Joseph Addison was a Writer from England (1672–1719).

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This quote is attributed to Joseph Addison, a Writer from England.
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Joseph Addison lived from 1672 – 1719.
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