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“Before, I was what you might call "happy". After, it was like happy people became the enemy. Happy people were weak. They were clueless. They did stupid things like die on you.”

Book:The Afterlife of Holly Chase

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The Afterlife of Holly Chase

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Cynthia Hand

Cynthia Hand is an American author born in 1978. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Guardians' series, which combines elements of fantasy, romance, and growth. more

“People do not want immortality,' I continued. 'They simply do not want to die. They want to live, Decantor. They want to feel the ground beneath their feet, see the clouds overhead, love other people, be with them, and think. Nothing more. Everything that has been said beyond that is a lie. An unconscious lie.”

Love Immortality Live Die

Book:Memoirs of a Space Traveler: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy

Source: Memoirs of a Space Traveler: Further Reminiscences of Ijon Tichy

“Live in every breath, so that when you die you won’t regret you didn’t live enough.”

Life Live Die

Author:Sarvesh Jain

“I can pen a thousand marvelous ideas. But if I refuse to do them or find myself too fearful to attempt them, I have created a thousand deaths that I didn’t need to die.”

Ideas Death Opportunity Dreams Fearful Die Stubborn Possibilities Visions

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“The day I died was also the day that made me realize that there’s more to people’s emotions and how they deal with the death of others.”

Die