Who said "The fear of death is the beginning of wisdom."?

This quote is attributed to Porfiry Petrovich.

The fear of death is the beginning of wisdom. - Porfiry Petrovich

"The fear of death is the beginning of wisdom."

Porfiry Petrovich Fear

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