Yongle Emperor - Death

Famous quotes containing the word death:

“It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)

“... while many people pride themselves, and with no exaggeration, on their ability to hear with sympathy of the downfall, sickness, and death of others, very few people seem to know what to do with a report of joy, happiness, good luck.”
—Jessamyn West (1902–1984)

“For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)