#mortality quotes

[speedygal]

"Why can't we be the celestial things that stay together? Why must we be parted by time and circumstance? Why must we be separated by mortality and immortality? Why can't you take me along? Take me with you!"

[fadeawaywithyou]

"Life is only precious because it ends, kid. Take it from a god. You mortals don't know how lucky you are."

-Mars | Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

I learned about a lot of things in medical school, but mortality wasn't one of them.

Atul Gawande

This is one of those things that you read, and realize how strong death denial is. 

[notebookofquotes]

What to do with the knowledge that our living is not guaranteed?

Aracelis Girmay

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

Accepting your own mortality is like eating your vegetables: You may not want to do it, but it's good for you.

Caitlin Doughty

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

Personally, I would not care for immortality in the least. There is nothing better than oblivion, since in oblivion there is no wish unfulfilled. We had it before we were born yet did not complain. Shall we whine because we know it will return? It is Elysium enough for me, at any rate.

H. P. Lovecraft While not a view I find comforting, perhaps for some, this is still worth something.

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was back to pondering my mortality.

Mitch Hedberg

[wepicy]

Mortality Quote By Anatole France “Time deals gently only with those who take it gently.” Anatole France, - The Crime Of Sylvestre Bonnard