Prior to my father's death, I was having a hard time committing to a career as an artist, but that's not because of who he was - it was because of who I am. It's true, though, that I felt I shouldn't compete with him, and that those feelings went away after he died.
Copy QuoteThe fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
Copy Quote View & ShareIt is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?
Copy Quote View & ShareLife is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order.
Copy Quote View & ShareWhen your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.
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