Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing more uncertain than the time of dying

Thomas Paine
Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing...
Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing...
Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing...
Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing...
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The English philosopher, Oliver Wendell Holmes, said, “Nothing, they say is more certain than death, and nothing more uncertain than the time of dying.” He was saying that there is no certainty in the timing of death. There are many people who die suddenly and unexpectedly with no warning. The only thing certain about death is that it is happening to you right now. The only thing uncertain about death is how long it will take to happen.

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