Death is terrifying because it is so ordinary. It happens all the time —-Susan Cheever
Know one knows whether death, which people fear to be the greatest evil, may not be the greatest good. —-Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.
[One] time he was asked if he believed in an afterlife. After a oment’s hesitation he said no, that he thought there was only “some kind of velvety cool blackness,” adding then: “Of course, I admit I may be wrong. It is conceivable that I might well be reborn as a Chinese coolie. In such case I should lodge a protest.” —Sir Winston Churchill, former British PM
“The soul comes from without into the human body, as into a temporary abode, and it goes outof it anew it passes into other habitations, for the soul is immortal.” It is the secret of the world that all things subsist and do not die, but only retire a little from sight and afterwards return again. Nothing is dead; men feign themselves dead, and endure mock funerals…and there they stand looking out of the window, sound and well, in some strange new disguise.” ––Ralph Waldo Emerson
“I look upon death to be as necessary to the constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.” ––Benjamin Franklin
Which of the above quotes best describes what you think about death? Clearly explain the reasons for your choice. If you strongly feel that none of the above quotes best describes what you think about death, then find a quote that you do and share it with us along with your explanations.