I would rather be ashes than dust I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me, and when it has gone past, there will be nothing. Or, if they sleep, thy picture in my sight Awakes my heart to heart's and eye's delight. A full list would make me delve far too deeply into my memories. Thus, I will keep this answer short.