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"Dead bury the Dead"

Posted by Phil Floro on January 26, 2000

Does anyone know the ture origin of this quote - "Let the dead bury the dead" or "Let the dead bury their dead"? Also, what exactly does it mean? I know there is some debate over the true origin. Can anyone help? Thanks.