"Death is a convention, a certification to the end of pain, something for the vital statistics book, not binding upon anyone but the keepers of graveyard records."

-- Wallace Stegner

#Death Quotes #Pain Quotes #Book Quotes

“Am I awake or dreaming? It doesn’t matter anymore. When I close my eyes I dream of death and war. When I open my eyes I see death and war.”

Source : Michael Anthony (2009). “Mass Casualties: A Young Medic's True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq”, p.188, Adams Media
“Do you remember a little phenom called step aerobics? If you do, then you know how crazy it was to take two ninety-minute classes in a row. Itâ€™s incredible that I didnâ€™t die from a blunt injury to the back of my head from slipping on my own pool of sweat.”
“You can never say everything you want to say. I feel I had a fair opportunity to explain a lot of the questions.”
“Your image is your currency in this world.”

Source : Source: www.guernicamag.com
“Observe calmly; secure our position; cope with affairs calmly; hide our capacities and bide our time; be good at maintaining a low profile; and never claim leadership.”
“I absolutely don't dislike children - I would choose their company over adult company any time.”
“The proper order of things is often a mystery to me. You, too?”

Source : "Fictional character: Cheshire Cat". Video Game "Alice", www.imdb.com. 2000.
“Self-discipline is the golden key; without it, you cannot be happy.”

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