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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.
Samuel Johnson
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"It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time."
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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. — Samuel Johnson

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Samuel Johnson was a Author from Kingdom of Great Britain (1709–1784).

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Who said "It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of imp…"?
This quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson, a Author from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Samuel Johnson live?
Samuel Johnson lived from 1709 – 1784.
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