Death

Death

Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include biological aging (senescence), predation, malnutrition, disease, suicide, murder and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury. Bodies of living organisms begin to decompose shortly after death.

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Famous quotes containing the word death:

    “Abba, dark death is the breaking of a glass.
    The dazzled flakes and splinters disappear.
    The seal is as relaxed as dirt, perdu.”
    —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)

    “One short sleep past, we wake eternally,
    And Death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die!”
    —John Donne (c. 1572–1631)

    “Young lover to old lover: I do not feel death in your embrace, but the adoration of the patriarchs.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)