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Death Quote by Robert Bolt

“Have patience, Margaret, and trouble not thyself. Death comes for us all; even at our birth—death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh. It is the law of nature and the will of God.” quote by Robert Bolt
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““Have patience, Margaret, and trouble not thyself. Death comes for us all; even at our birth—death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh. It is the law of nature and the will of God.””

Robert Bolt

About This Quote

Source Play: A Man for All Seasons, 1960

Life and death are inevitable; we must accept mortality and not be consumed by fear of it.

In simple terms: Accept death as natural; don’t obsess over it.

Key Takeaway

Embrace life without fearing death.

Themes

mortality acceptance faith

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grieving
  • making end
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

existentialism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging mortality change daily choices?
  • What practices help you accept life’s impermanence?
A Different Perspective

Death is inevitable, but we can choose how to live with that knowledge.

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