Joan Slonczewski: Quotes about death

Joan Slonczewski is American writer. Explore interesting quotes on death.
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“Death can be hastened but never shared.”

Joan Slonczewski book A Door into Ocean

Part 4, “Star of Stone” - Chapter 1 (p. 165)
A Door into Ocean (1986)

Death

““People fear stone,” Usha said, “because it contains never-life.”
“Non-life? You mean, death?”
“Nonsense,” she repeated vehemently. “What’s to fear about death? Death is natural. Stone is never-life.”
Spinel took another tack. “If they fear it, then how come enough Sharers want it so the traders stock shelves full?”
“How should I know? Why do Valans drink the toxic waste product of sugar-eating yeast?””

Joan Slonczewski book A Door into Ocean

Part 2, Chapter 7 (p. 95)
A Door into Ocean (1986)

Life , Death , People , Fear

“Death hastens those who hasten death.”

Joan Slonczewski book A Door into Ocean

Part 5, “Night of Cinnabar” - Chapter 1 (p. 217)
A Door into Ocean (1986)

Death