Death Quote by John Cheever — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“And anyway, it’s not as though I’ll never see Mum again, is it?”

“If I should go before the rest of you”

“When we can't understand the science behind something in this world, we make up mythological entities that we can relate to. We personify the forces of nature that mystify us, using our boundless imaginations to comfort us and make us feel like we have some control over these things that are much bigger than we are.”

“From looking at your neighbor and realizing his true significance, and that he will die, pity and compassion will arise in you for him and finally you will love him.”

“Death comes for us all, Brother. You cannot hide from it forever. We will die one day, you and I.”

“I find myself thinking about my ongoing existence as a human being and the path that lies ahead of me. Though of course these thoughts lead to but one place - death.”