Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-02
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Every life leads, in the end, to death.
- Literal wording
The end of life is death.
- Meaning and lesson
The saying presents death as the inevitable endpoint of life. It can prompt a sober reflection on mortality and the limits of human life.
In the face of intimidation, that same thought can express defiance: a threat of death holds less power over someone who has already accepted that life will end.
- When it is used
Use it as a reminder of mortality in a reflective exchange. In response to a threat, it can instead convey that the speaker refuses to be frightened into submission.
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- Proverbial
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