a man can die but once

a man can die but once

proverb A person only has to suffer death one time in their life. I know you're terrified of dying, but keep in mind that a man can die but once. You'll only experience that one time in your life.
See also: but, can, die, man, once
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • teach a man to fish
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • a man is judged by the company he keeps
  • a man is known by the company he keeps
  • better bend than break
  • be the spice of life
  • best-laid plans go astray, the
  • the best-laid plans
  • the best-laid plans of mice and men