Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. ... The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.

What things in life are certain?

One proverb of anonymous origin observes, "Only three things in life are certain: birth, death, and change."

What are 3 things in life that are certain?

"There's three things in life that's certain: Death, taxes, and 85 will always be open."