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Quote by T. S. Eliot

“Webster was much possessed by death And saw the skull beneath the skin.”

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T. S. Eliot, a British playwright and poet, was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and died on January 4, 1965, in London, England. His works are known for their profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style, making him one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. more

“Ah, if only a few more massacres would suffice To sort it all out once and for all With so many uprisings and so many fallen heads In Paradise we should all be by now! But the wished-for Golden Age is endlessly postponed The gods remain so thirsty, they are insatiable Thus it is death, an endless cycle of death”

Ifs Should Age Death Endless Golden Fallen Paradise Cycles Thirsty Insatiable Uprising Golden Age Massacres

Author:Georges Brassens

“MARTYR, One who moves along the line of least reluctance to a desired death.”

Moving Death Lines Martyr Reluctance

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce (Illustrated)

“To be rhymed to death as is said to be done in Ireland.”

Said Done Death Ireland

Author:Philip Sidney

“The beating on the tail of the snake may stop his progress a little, but the more vital parts must be struck before his poisonous death-dealing venom will be wiped out.”

May Littles Death Progress Tails Snakes Poisonous Venom