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title: "6 Life Lay Quotes by 5 authors"
description: "Browse 6 Life Lay quotes by 5 authors. Discover the best Life Lay sayings and thoughts."
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> [The perpetual work of your life is but to lay the foundation of death.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michel-de-montaigne/the-perpetual-work-of-your-life-is-but-to-lay-the-foundation-of-death/)

[Michel de Montaigne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michel-de-montaigne/)

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> [But to lose your life for another I've heard is a good place to begin Cause the only way to find your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-peterson/but-to-lose-your-life-for-another-i-ve-heard-is-a-good-place-to-begin/)

[Andrew Peterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-peterson/)

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> [Men use to reason with themselves: It will not always be health, let us lay up for sickness; it will not always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lancelot-andrewes/men-use-to-reason-with-themselves-it-will-not-always-be-health-let-us/)

[Lancelot Andrewes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lancelot-andrewes/)

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> [I just found the meaning of life, as I lay here in the dark thinking about healthy food, gym memberships, fame, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/i-just-found-the-meaning-of-life-as-i-lay-here-in-the-dark-thinking/)

[Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/)

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> [“Every stage of life lay the foundation for the next stage of life. Treasure each stage of life.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lailah-gifty-akita/every-stage-of-life-lay-the-foundation-for-the-next-stage-of-life/)

[Lailah Gifty Akita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lailah-gifty-akita/)

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> [Oh what a wonderful life it would be, if I could lay in your arms for all eternity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/oh-what-a-wonderful-life-it-would-be-if-i-could-lay-in-your-arms-for/)

[Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/35c/anonymous-1_all-i-want-is-you_oh-what-a-wonderful-life-it-would-be-if_2731545.jpg)

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