There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live.
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"There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live." — Jean de la Bruyere #deathmortality
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There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, 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.
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Jean de la Bruyere lived from 1645 – 1696.
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