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It is not death that a man should fear, but never beginning to live.
Marcus Aurelius
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— Marcus Aurelius

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About Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius was a Leader from Ancient Rome (121–180).

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Who said "It is not death that a man should fear, but never beginning to live."?
This quote is attributed to Marcus Aurelius, a Leader from Ancient Rome.
When did Marcus Aurelius live?
Marcus Aurelius lived from 121 – 180.