Who said "Death is for man a transition to a higher existence"?

This quote is attributed to Prince Andrei Bolkonsky.

Death is for man a transition to a higher existence - Prince Andrei Bolkonsky

"Death is for man a transition to a higher existence"

Prince Andrei Bolkonsky Death

Character in War and Peace

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"The greatest wisdom is sometimes the greatest foolishness."

"Ambition is the poison of great souls."

"Happiness does not depend on external circumstances but on the disposition of the soul."

"The strongest bonds are forged in the crucible of suffering."

"Death doesn't scare me anymore."

"Death and I are old friends."

"Welcome to my world."

"Death is just the beginning."