Sayings

As soon as man is born he begins to die

This page is about the saying "As soon as man is born he begins to die"

Possible meaning:
The process of dying starts at birth. This saying reminds us of our own mortality, whatever our age.

Quick Quiz

The saying "As soon as man is born he begins to die" suggests that we are dying

a. throughout our entire lives

b. throughout our birth

c. from well before our birth
a) throughout our entire lives b) throughout our birth c) from well before our birth

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Contributor: Josef Essberger