Death in itself is nothing; but we fear to be we know not what, we know not where

Death in itself is nothing; but we fear to be we know not what, we know not where

John Dryden, a prominent English poet, playwright, and critic of the 17th century, often explored themes of mortality and the fear of the unknown in his works. One of his most famous quotes, “Death in itself is nothing; but we fear to be we know not what, we know not where,” encapsulates this existential dread that humans often grapple with.