To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead

To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead

Samuel Butler, a 19th-century English author and satirist, is perhaps best known for his novel "Erewhon" and his satirical work "The Way of All Flesh." Throughout his writing, Butler often explored themes of mortality, immortality, and the human condition. The quote "To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead" encapsulates Butler's philosophical musings on life and death.