young men may die, but old men must die
young men may die, but old men must die
Some people may die at a young age, as due to accidents, murder, or disease, but the elderly are liable to succumb to old age. So many people obsess over finding ways to delay their own death, but at some point you must come to the realization that young men may die, but old men must die. I've lived a long, fulfilling life, and I'm just grateful that I made it this far. So please don't grieve for me—young men may day, but old men must die.
See also: but, die, may, men, must, old, young
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Young men may die, but old men must die.
Prov. Young people may be killed by accidents or disease, but old people cannot avoid dying for very long, simply because they are old. When Grandfather was so sick, he told us, "Don't feel too bad if I pass on; it's my time. Young men may die, old men must die." I'm afraid old Mr. Ferris won't live much longer. Young men may die, but old men must die.
See also: but, die, may, men, must, old, young
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- the young may die, but the old must die
- consent
- age of consent
- live to the age of
- look (one's) age
- look your age
- come of age
- ripe old age
- of age
- of a certain age