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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
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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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Who said "There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not…"?
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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