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Seeing that our thirst was increasing and the water was killing us, while the storm did not abate, we agreed to trust to God, Our Lord, and rather risk the perils of the sea than wait there for certain death from thirst. ”
If we are to abolish the death penalty, I should like to see the first step taken by my friends the murderers. ”
I don't believe in legacy. I feel that the 'mega' tag definitely acts as a platform, but after that, it's all on the individual. Legacy does not mean a crown that is passed on; we have to create our own paths. ”
When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits. ”
When people are facing a severe illness or a major surgery, that may be one of the most significant opportunities for spiritual transformation that they will encounter. ”
The global economy is spluttering back into life. The Tories would have left it to choke to death. ”
I don't want to die. I can't wrap my head around the concept of death because I'm totally atheist. There's nothing after life in my head, whether that's right or wrong. ”
That's one of the reasons I'm vegan. Death terrifies me. I don't want to impose death on anyone else. ”
I go to see films at the multiplex because they are not good films, and so I don't have to think about things like death, social oppression, or yes, my fertility, while I watch them. ”
Human nature stays the same, the one thing that stays constant, like death and taxes. And people still want good stories! ”