Of all living things, only humans consciously anticipate death; the consequent need to choose how to behave in its face - to worry about how to die - distinguishes us from other animals. The need to manage death is the particular lot of humanity. Drew Gilpin Faust animalanticipatebehave share on social
The reason I'm not more political is because I have music. And from a young age, I needed it. After prison, my father came to America, joined the Army, fought in Vietnam - and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died a slow, horrible death. Music was my escape. Gloria Estefan ageagentamerica share on social
Death is not the end; it is but one more step in a great forward march made possible by the redemption wrought by the Savior. This is the spirit of true science - constant and eternal seeking. Henry Eyring constantdeathend Change image and share on social
We are all culpable in the death of Christ. My sins, your sins put Him on that cross. Jim Caviezel christcrossculpable Change image and share on social
The Talented Tenth is alive and well today and visible in all arenas of prominence. 'That they may guide the mass away from the contamination and death of the worst, in their own and other races.' As they elevate themselves from the masses, they ensure their success and that of their fellow Talented Tenth friends. Burgess Owens alivearenabad share on social
Form is, in a way, death. A novelist's obligation is to break free from the form, even though he knows that this will also be seen as artificial and distanced from life. Karl Ove Knausgaard artificialbreakdeath Change image and share on social
It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure on the world. John Steinbeck actionbringchoose Change image and share on social
Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order. David Gerrold diedirteat Change image and share on social
Death wasn't part of God's original plan for humanity, and the Bible calls death an enemy - the last enemy to be destroyed. Billy Graham biblecalldeath Change image and share on social
You cannot escape from the biological law of cause and effect - food choices are the most significant cause of disease and premature death. Joel Fuhrman biologicalchoicedeath Change image and share on social