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.
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At least when you are dead you will know what silence truly sounds like.
At least when you are dead you will know what silence truly sounds like.
You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the Grim Reaper.
You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the Grim Reaper.
Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.
Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.
In death a hero, as in life a friend!.
In death a hero, as in life a friend!.
Some say the world will end in fire, some say ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with read more
Some say the world will end in fire, some say ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.
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Kill a man, and you are an assassin. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill everyone, and you are a god.
Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.
Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.
It's not that life is so short, it's just that you're dead for so long.
It's not that life is so short, it's just that you're dead for so long.
If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.
If there is a God, man's immortality is certain. If not, Immortality would not be worth having.
