βCowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.β
William Shakespeare
βCowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.β
βThe natural effect of sorrow over the dead is to refine and elevate the mind.β
βHe who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies.β
βThe drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.β
βIt is not death or hardship that is a fearful thing, but the fear of death and hardship.β
βI am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter.β
βPatriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country.β
βThe best of men cannot suspend their fate; The good die early, and the bad die late.β
βLife levels all men. Death reveals the eminent.β
βImperishable renown is cold comfort when you can only enjoy it in the tomb!β
βDeath, only, renders hope futile.β
βBut in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.β
βThe minute that you're not learning I believe you're dead.β
βAs a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well used brings a peaceful death.β