A man's dying is more the survivors' affair than his own.

A man's dying is more the survivors' affair than his own.

He who dies with the most toys is, nonetheless, still dead.

He who dies with the most toys is, nonetheless, still dead.

Lord, now lettest now thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
(2:29).

Lord, now lettest now thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
(2:29).

Those that are evil have not only the good against them, but also the bad.

Those that are evil have not only the good against them, but also the bad.

I really wanted to die at certain periods in my life. Death was like love, a romantic escape. I took read more

I really wanted to die at certain periods in my life. Death was like love, a romantic escape. I took pills because I didn't want to throw myself off my balcony and know people would photograph me lying dead below.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is read more

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

I want to die in my sleep like my friend.... Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.

I want to die in my sleep like my friend.... Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.