“We would rather be ruined than changedWe would rather die in our dreadThan climb the cross of the momentAnd let our illusions die.”
“We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread than climb the cross of the moment and see our illusions die.”
“We would rather die in dread/ Than climb the cross of the moment/ And let our illusions die.”
“I would rather die of love than let love die.”
“We and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.”
“I would rather live than die. I would rather die than survive as a monster.”