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Ben Franklin's quote "but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes."
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This statement is untrue. Although Benjamin Franklin DID state this in a letter to French physicist and writer, Jean- Baptiste Leroy. Daniel Defoe, in fact, said the statement, " Things as certain as death and taxes can be more firmly believed."
Proving the above statement wrong.
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Who originally said the only certainty in life is change?
Henry A. Wallace
List things that are certain to happen?
The only certainty we all have in life, is death
Who originally said the only certainty in life is nothing is certain?
Edward Ward in his 1724 'Dancing Devils' where he wrote 'Death and Taxes, they are certain.' Then there was Christopher Bullock had written in his 'Cobbler of Preston' (1716), ''Tis impossible to be sure of anything but death and taxes!'
What religeons believe that there is life after death?
There are few religions which do not believe in life after death. If there were no life after death what would be the pond of this life. This life is only for us to prepare to meet God. It is part of a ongoing life for us. It will be the only earth life we will experience, for we will go on to greater things.
Had William shakespeare wanted to be an author all his life?
We do not have enough personal information to be able to answer that question with certainty. One can only speculate.
What is the only for sure thing in life?
Death and taxes
Who said there is no life in the void only death?
Sauron
What is the difference between accidental death life insurance and regular life insurance?
Usually the only difference between accidental death life insurance and regular life insurance is the name, although sometimes an accidental death life insurance will pay out more money if the death is accidental.
Is positivity a word?
No. Use certainty or sureness. Also positivism is used, but only for a particular philosophical school of thought or a dogmatic certainty.
Should you believe in life after death or death after life?
Death after life. One is born, they live, and then they die. It is the nature of life, and that is okay. It would be naive and ignorant to assume there is an afterlife. Live your life as though it is the only one you'll have. Don't waste your life away, for you should assume it is the only one you will get to experience. It would be delusional and in vain to think you have another chance.
Can you force your husband to give you his life insurance in a divorce?
No - a life insurance can only be payed out on death.
Is certainty possible?
Certainty is possible only to a certain extent according to most philosophers. This is a state where there is knowledge that has error in and leaves no doubt in the mind.
