For I say this is death and the sole death, when a man's loss comes to him from his gain

For I say this is death and the sole death, when a man's loss comes to him from his gain

Robert Browning, a renowned Victorian poet, often explored complex themes of love, loss, and human nature in his works. One of his most famous lines, "For I say this is death and the sole death, when a man's loss comes to him from his gain," encapsulates the idea that true death occurs when a person's gains ultimately lead to their downfall.