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Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the read more
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
The devil helps his servants for a season; but when they get into a pinch; he leaves them in the read more
The devil helps his servants for a season; but when they get into a pinch; he leaves them in the lurch.
The cost of living is dying, everybody pays.
The cost of living is dying, everybody pays.
I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.
I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.
Death always waits. The door of the hearse is never closed.
Death always waits. The door of the hearse is never closed.
Life is weaker than death, and death is weaker than love.
Life is weaker than death, and death is weaker than love.
We understand death for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love.
We understand death for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love.
So many people tiptoe through life, so carefully, to arrive, safely, at death.
So many people tiptoe through life, so carefully, to arrive, safely, at death.