The statements, "There's nothing to think about. When you're number's up, it's up" are representative of a fatalistic view.

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Fatalism is the belief that events are predetermined and inevitable, and that humans are powerless to change them. The statement "There's nothing to think about. When you're number's up, it's up" suggests that one's fate is already determined and there is no point in worrying or planning for it. This is a fatalistic view.

The Statements, "There's Nothing to Think About