"If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to death at my own success."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Samuel Butler's insight into death is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler may refer to:Samuel Butler (poet) (1613–1680), English poet and satirist
Samuel Butler (schoolmaster) (1774–1839), English classical scholar
Samuel Butler (politician) (1825–1891), American politician
Samuel Butler (novelist) (1835–1902), English author of Erewhon
Samuel Butler (cricketer) (1850–1903), English cricketer
Samuel Butler (lawyer) (1930–2025), American lawyer
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for West Coast
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for Hawthorn
Bo Weavil Jackson, blues singer and guitarist also known as Sam Butler

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