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Better be killed than frightened to death.
Robert Smith Surtees
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"Better be killed than frightened to death."
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About Robert Smith Surtees

Robert Smith Surtees was a Novelist from United Kingdom (1805–1864).

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Who said "Better be killed than frightened to death."?
This quote is attributed to Robert Smith Surtees, a Novelist from United Kingdom.
When did Robert Smith Surtees live?
Robert Smith Surtees lived from 1805 – 1864.
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