William Goldman: Quotes about death

William Goldman was American novelist, screenwriter and playwright. Explore interesting quotes on death.
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“I am your Prince and you will marry me," Humperdinck said.
Buttercup whispered, "I am your servant and I refuse."
"I am you Prince and you cannot refuse."
"I am your loyal servant and I just did."
"Refusal means death."
"Kill me then.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Death

“Fool!" cried the hunchback. "You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well known is this: 'Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Death , War , Fools

“Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Romantic , Love , Death

“I mean, I really do think that love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops. But I also have to say, for the umpty-umpth time, that life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Love , Life , Death , World

“There’s death coming up, and you better understand this:some of the wrong people die. Be ready for it.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Death , People , Understanding

“But I also have to say, for the umpty-umpth time, that life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

Life , Death , Time