I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death. – Thomas Browne, An Essay on Death

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But Id like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash. – Ruth Ann Minner

Pale Death beats equally at the poor mans gate and at the palaces of kings. – Horace