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"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. This is in fact true. It's called living."

— Terry Pratchett

January 1, 1970

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This popular quote seems to be a paraphrase of an exchange in The Last Continent: Is it true that your life passes before your eyes before you die?' YES. 'Ghastly thought, really.' Rincewind shuddered. 'Oh, gods, I've just had another one. Suppose I am just about to die and this is my whole life passing in front of my eyes?' I THINK PERHAPS YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND. PEOPLE'S WHOLE LIVES DO PASS IN FRONT OF THEIR EYES BEFORE THEY DIE. THE PROCESS IS CALLED 'LIVING'.

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This popular quote seems to be a paraphrase of an exchange in The Last Continent: Is it true that your life passes before your eyes before you die?' YES. 'Ghastly thought, really.' Rincewind shuddered. 'Oh, gods, I've just had another one. Suppose I am just about to die and this is my whole life passing in front of my eyes?' I THINK PERHAPS YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND. PEOPLE'S WHOLE LIVES DO PASS IN FRONT OF THEIR EYES BEFORE THEY DIE. THE PROCESS IS CALLED 'LIVING'.