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Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you.
Georg Hermes
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"Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you."
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Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you. — Georg Hermes

About Georg Hermes

Georg Hermes was a Theologian from Kingdom of Prussia (1775–1831).

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Who said "Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only unti…"?
This quote is attributed to Georg Hermes, a Theologian from Kingdom of Prussia.
When did Georg Hermes live?
Georg Hermes lived from 1775 – 1831.
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