Quotes about End-of-life

I pray that politicians, lawmakers and religious leaders have the courage to support the choices terminally ill citizens make in departing Mother Earth with dignity and love.

Hospice is the Calvary, Hospice means death is not going to be nearly as bad as you think

I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.

In a hospital they throw you out into the street before you are half cured, but in a nursing home they don't let you out till you are dead.

I say to people who care for people who are dying, if you really love that person and want to help them, be with them when their end comes close. Sit with them - you don't even have to talk. You don't have to do anything but really be there with them.