Since every death diminishes us a little, we grieve - not so much for the death as for ourselves

Since every death diminishes us a little, we grieve - not so much for the death as for ourselves

Death takes the good, too good to stay, And leaves the bad, too bad to take away

Death takes the good, too good to stay, And leaves the bad, too bad to take away

It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live.

It is neccessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live.

Live as you would have wished to live when you are dying

Live as you would have wished to live when you are dying

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.

As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.

According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does read more

According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.

Many men kill themselves for love, but many more women die of it

Many men kill themselves for love, but many more women die of it

Some die too young, some die too old; the precept sounds strange, but die at the right age

Some die too young, some die too old; the precept sounds strange, but die at the right age