The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on sc... - Leo Tolstoy

This quote is attributed to Leo Tolstoy.

"The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on scheming to save their lives when that scheming loses them."

Leo Tolstoy Fear

Novelist Russian 1828–1910

More from Leo Tolstoy

"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time."

"If you want to be happy, be."

"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

"The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."