Before his appointed time, a person cannot die though thrown into the very jaws of death; but when that time arrives, even a straw destroys him. (Hindi Proverb)

Before his appointed time, a person cannot die though thrown into the very jaws of death; but when that time arrives, even a straw destroys him.

Hindi Proverb

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