Who said "Death is but a transition, and the grave merely a gateway."?

This quote is attributed to Washington Irving.

Death is but a transition, and the grave merely a gateway. - Washington Irving

"Death is but a transition, and the grave merely a gateway."

Washington Irving Death

Writer American 1783–1859

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"Great minds have purposes, others have wishes."

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

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