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Pliny the Elder Quotes: It is best not to be born or to die as soon as possible.
         

It is best not to be born or to die as soon as possible.


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This page presents the quote "It is best not to be born or to die as soon as possible.". Author of this quote is Pliny the Elder. This quote is about being, pessimism, nonexistence,.