Subject: Death (Page 17)

Many people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic
Death Intelligence Thinking

A candidate could easily commit political suicide if he were to come up with an unconventional thought during a presidential tour.

(1899 – 1985) US author & humorist
Death Government Politicians

A few decades ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no Hope, no Cash and no Jobs; please don’t let Kevin Bacon die!

(1950 – ) American actor & comedian
Death

The Senate seems like the place where smart people go to die.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian
Death Government Politicians

Firefly: Not that I care, but where is your husband?
Mrs. Teasdale: Why, he's dead.
Firefly: I'll bet he's just using that as an excuse.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Death TV/Movie Quotes

If my dead father was alive to hear that, it would kill him.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Death Family Fathers Misspokements Situations Travel

Sergeant, the Spanish bullet isn't made that will kill me.

(1860 – 1898) American soldier with the Rough Riders, sheriff, newspaper editor, politician, gambler & lawyer
Last words

I'm glad he died before me, because I didn't want him to sing at my funeral.

(1918 – 2002) Irish comedian, writer, musician, poet & playwright
Death People

This is on me.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet
Death

'Hey Death – is that a sickle in your hand or are you just glad to see me?'

American comedian
Death

Give me immortality or death.

Death Life

You guys doin' that right?

(1953 – 2005) American co-founder of the Crips, a notorious street gang, convicted robber & murderer
Last words

If this is dying, I don’t think much of it.

(1880 – 1932) British writer & critic
Death

Smoking cures weight problems… eventually.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Activities Body Characteristics Death Fat

Waldo is one of those people who would be enormously improved by death.

(1870 – 1916) British writer
Death Insults

It must have been the coffee.

(1917 – 1979) Japanese-American actor
Last words

In keeping with Channel 40's policy of bringing you the latest in blood and guts and in living color, you are going to see another first –- attempted suicide.

(1944 – 1974) American television news reporter
Last words

Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear. I always talk better lying down.

(1751 – 1836) American statesman & politician
Last words

I'd like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. And the rest of the world can kiss my ass.

(1963 – 1992) Texas inmate executed for rape & murder
Last words

I always read the last page of a book first so that if I die before I finish, I will know how it turned out.

(1941 – 2012) American novelist, producer, screenwriter & director
Communication Death Reading/Writing

Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.

Death Murphy’s Laws