“When I said I should die in your service with pleasure, I intended to live in it many long years; since, to tell you the truth, from a child I had always a particular dislike to dying, and I think that with every hour the prejudice grows stronger.”
“When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.”
“Sweetheart," Bill said formally, "I have always loved you, and I will be proud to die in your service. When I'm gone, say a prayer for me in a real church.”
“I wasn't particularly afraid of death itself. As Shakespeare said, die this year and you don't have to die the next.”
“If I die, I will wait for you, do you understand? No matter how long. I will watch from beyond to make sure you live every year you have to its fullest, and then we’ll have so much to talk about when I see you again… (Bones)”
“Live a good long life. Grow old and die after I do. And if you can, die laughing.”