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“One of the things that makes the uncertainty of death so difficult for us is that we could be involved in a project and then, suddenly, it's cut off. And it's cut off in the midst of our involvement, so that we don't have a chance to see it through, to accomplish what we might accomplish.”

Quote by Todd May

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Todd May is an American philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism and phenomenology. His research focuses on themes such as death, loneliness, and freedom, which have had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy. more

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