Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead
American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, print...
Call no man happy till he is dead
Greek tragedian. He is often described as the father of tragedy. Academics' knowledge of the genre begins wi...
Death is softer by far than tyranny
Greek tragedian. He is often described as the father of tragedy. Academics' knowledge of the genre begins wi...
I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die
English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was the director of research at the Centre for Th...
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once
English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the w...
He who is fond of delicious food, let him bear in mind that ultimately he is to be food for worms
Uthman ibn Affan, also known in English by the Turkish and Persian rendering Osman, was, a son-in-law and n...
The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind
German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, philologist, and Latin and Greek scholar whose work has...
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live
Roman emperor from 8 March 161 to 17 March 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers tradit...
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven
Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
Death is the best teacher
One of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs in history. He was a senior companion of the Islamic...
