It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives; the act of ... - Samuel Johnson

This quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson.

"It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives; the act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time."

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Lexicographer Writer English 1709–1784

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