# Quote — Philip K. Dick, A Scanner Darkly

> “Then shall it come to pass the saying that is written,” a voice said. “Death is swallowed up. In victory.” Perhaps only Fred heard it. “Because,” the voice said, “as soon as the writing appears backward, then you know which is illusion and which is not. The confusion ends, and death, the last enemy, Substance Death, is swallowed not into the body but up—in victory. Behold, I tell you the sacred secret now: we shall not all sleep in death.”

- Author: [Philip K. Dick](https://www.leafyquotes.com/philip-k-dick.md)
- Book: [A Scanner Darkly](https://www.leafyquotes.com/philip-k-dick/a-scanner-darkly.md)
- Page: 214
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/philip-k-dick/a-scanner-darkly/then-shall-it-come

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