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:

    “To these, whom Death again did wed,
    This grave’s the second Marriage-bed.”
    —Richard Crashaw (1613?–1649)

    “Nothing is a matter of life and death except life and death.”
    —Angela Carter (1940–1992)

    “Your father was ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)