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:

    “Now if thou wouldst, when all have given him over,
    From death to life thou mightst him yet recover.”
    —Michael Drayton (1563–1631)

    “Those near death speak with sincere hearts.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    Confucian Analects.

    “Dreams pursue death as winds a flying fire,
    Our dreams pursue our dead and do not find.”
    —A.C. (Algernon Charles)