We all just realized that I am terminally ill and I'm dying and I would just prefer to die with less pain and less suffering.

Having the choice at the end of my life has become incredibly important. It has given me a sense of peace during a time that otherwise would be dominated by fear, uncertainty and pain.

There is a difference between a person who is dying and a person who is suicidal. I do not want to die. I am dying.

Americans around the country who came forward to make my 'bucket list' dream come true.

To have control of my own mind... to go with dignity is less terryfying. When I look at both options I have to die, I feel this is far more humane.

The reason to consider life and what's of value is to make sure you're not missing out. Seize the day. What's important to you? What do you care about? What matters? Pursue that. Forget the rest.

I believe this choice is ethical, and what makes it ethical is it is a choice.

I'm choosing to suffer less. To put myself and my family through less pain.

Spread good energy. Pay it forward!

I won't live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.

If you ever find yourself walking a mile in my shoes, I hope that you would be at least be given the same choice.

I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make.

With a horror movie, you want to know where the engine of the fear is coming from. Like in comedy, you want to know what the engine that's going to make the comedy - where that's coming from.

Generosity is the only legitimate selfishness.

I know I'm not going to write as well as I used to. I no longer have the stamina to endure the frustration. Writing is frustration - it's daily frustration, not to mention humiliation.

God has invited us, as mere human beings, to add to the beauty of his plan and creation

Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations... can never effect a reform.

I don't drink any coffee or take any drugs and I don't smoke cigarettes and I don't eat sugar and I don't take any medicine at all. I eat a lot of fish, vegetables, and I stay away from starches.

While I cannot be regarded as a pillar, I must be regarded as a buttress of the church, because I support it from outside.

When hopes of reform are dashed, people will rise up and seek revolution.

In my job I do my best to look forward.