Who said “The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives,…”?

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Joseph Addison. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Spectator (1711–1714), No. 25 (29 March 1711)

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“The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.”
VerifiedThe Spectator (1711–1714), No. 25 (29 March 1711) · evidenceDeath and Dying

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Addison, J. (n.d.). The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12426-the-fear-of-death-often-proves-mortal-and/

MLA

Addison, Joseph. “The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12426-the-fear-of-death-often-proves-mortal-and/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Addison, Joseph. “The fear of death often proves mortal, and sets people on methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12426-the-fear-of-death-often-proves-mortal-and/.