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    To die proudly when it is no longer possible to live proudly. Death of one's own free choice, death at the proper time, with a clear head and with joyfulness, consummated in the midst of children and witnesses: so that an actual leave-taking is possible while he who is leaving is still there.

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Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat.
(Death levels sceptre and the law.)

Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat.
(Death levels sceptre and the law.)

by Unattributed Author Found in: Death Quotes,
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Death--the last sleep? No, it is the final awakening.

Death--the last sleep? No, it is the final awakening.

by Walter Scott Found in: Death Quotes,
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A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor.

A punishment to some, to some a gift, and to many a favor.

by Seneca Found in: Death Quotes,
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Don't strew me with roses after I'm dead. When Death claims the light of my brow No flowers of life read more

Don't strew me with roses after I'm dead. When Death claims the light of my brow No flowers of life will cheer me: instead You may give me my roses now!

by Thomas F. Healey Found in: Death Quotes,
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The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

by Mark Twain Found in: Death Quotes,
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He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.

by Voltaire Found in: Death Quotes, Praise Quotes,
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the read more

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.

by Bob Monkhouse Found in: Death Quotes,
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What then remains, but that we still should cry
Not to be born, or being born to die.

What then remains, but that we still should cry
Not to be born, or being born to die.

by Matthew Arnold Found in: Death Quotes,
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Most people would rather die than think: many do.

Most people would rather die than think: many do.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Death Quotes,
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