To be in a world which is a hell, to be of that world and neither to believe in or read more

To be in a world which is a hell, to be of that world and neither to believe in or guess at anything but that world is not merely hell but the only possible damnation: the act of a man damning himself. It may be -- I hope it is -- redemption to guess and perhaps perceive that the universe, the hell which we see for all its beauty, vastness, majesty, is only part of a whole which is quite unimaginable.

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

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

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.

I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool of life?.

How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool of life?.

I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is read more

I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate.

There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate.

If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano.

If I'm going to Hell, I'm going there playing the piano.

Knowledge by suffering entereth, And life is perfected by death.

Knowledge by suffering entereth, And life is perfected by death.