--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Death is not easily escaped, try it who…" description: "\"“Death is not easily escaped, try it who will; but every living soul among the children of men dwelling upon the earth goeth of necessity unto his dest..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/304/unknown-christian-29570_burial_death-is-not-easily-escaped-try-it-who-w_2113817.jpg" --- # Death is not easily escaped, try it who will; but every… ![“Death is not easily escaped, try it who will; but every living soul among the children of men dwelling upon the earth goeth of necessity unto his destined place, where the body, fast in its narrow bed, sleepeth after feast.” quote by Unknown Christian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/304/unknown-christian-29570_burial_death-is-not-easily-escaped-try-it-who-w_2113817.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/304/unknown-christian-29570_burial_death-is-not-easily-escaped-try-it-who-w_2113817.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/304/unknown-christian-29570_burial_death-is-not-easily-escaped-try-it-who-w_2113817.jpg) > ““Death is not easily escaped, try it who will; but every living soul among the children of men dwelling upon the earth goeth of necessity unto his destined place, where the body, fast in its narrow bed, sleepeth after feast.”” Unknown Christian ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life and death are inevitable; the body rests after life's feast. **In simple terms:** Death is inevitable and the body rests. Key Takeaway Accept mortality and live meaningfully. Themes mortality faith acceptance spirituality Mood somber contemplative Type scriptural philosophical When to use this quote - grief counseling - life planning - spiritual reflection - rituals - ethical decisions Key Concepts theology existentialism human condition Questions to Reflect On - How does belief in destiny shape your choices? - What comforts you about the idea of rest after life? A Different Perspective May overlook personal agency in facing death. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [Life](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/life/) [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) ## Related quotes > [“Death is easily fooled. 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