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Allen Klein

When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.

Allen Klein

Death

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Facing death often makes us feel heavy and overwhelmed by the sadness of the situation. Using humor helps shift our focus away from that pain and improves our mood when we feel low.

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A man who won't die for something is not fit to live.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead.

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

Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see.

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.