“The fear of death follows from the fear of the life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”

“Whatever poet, orator, or sage may say of it, old age is still old age.”

“We imagine things- that we wouldn’t be able to survive, but in fact, we do survive. We have no choice, so we do it.”

“I intend to live forever. So far, so good.”

“While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.”

“Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces–down to the last glassy splinter.”