--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We know that death never skips or spares…" description: "\"We know that death never skips or spares anybody and that no one ever returns. And yet we go on like the blind, who see as little at midday as in the p..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/martin-luther-106_blind_we-know-that-death-never-skips-or-spares_316196.jpg" --- # We know that death never skips or spares anybody and that… ![“We know that death never skips or spares anybody and that no one ever returns. And yet we go on like the blind, who see as little at midday as in the pitch-dark night. We do not take these examples to heart; we do not realize that today or tomorrow our turn will come.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/martin-luther-106_blind_we-know-that-death-never-skips-or-spares_316196.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/martin-luther-106_blind_we-know-that-death-never-skips-or-spares_316196.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f57/martin-luther-106_blind_we-know-that-death-never-skips-or-spares_316196.jpg) > “We know that death never skips or spares anybody and that no one ever returns. And yet we go on like the blind, who see as little at midday as in the pitch-dark night. We do not take these examples to heart; we do not realize that today or tomorrow our turn will come.” [Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/martin-luther/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Death is inevitable and impartial; yet humanity pretends ignorance, ignoring mortality. **In simple terms:** Death comes to all, yet we ignore it. Key Takeaway Acknowledge mortality. Themes mortality humanity ignorance Mood reflective somber Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal reflection - life planning - spiritual practice Key Concepts philosophy existentialism Questions to Reflect On - How does awareness of death shape your choices? - What can you do today to live more fully? 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