“A man with nothing to die for has even less for which to live.”
Margaret Weis (1948) American fantasy novelist
“To die is nothing. Begin by living. It’s less funny and lasts longer.”
Mourir, ce n'est rien. Commence donc par vivre. C'est moins drôle et c'est plus long.
Roméo et Jeannette (1946), Act 3.
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