Death Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Death quotes, Death sayings, and Death proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.


A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.      -- Laurence J. Peter
Don't call the alligator, big mouth until you have crossed the river.      -- Belizean (on criticism)
Don't judge anyone unless you've walked in their moccasins one moon.      -- Native American Proverb
Don't judge of men's wealth or piety by their Sunday appearances.      -- Ben Franklin (1706-1790)
It is easier to criticize than to do better.      -- Swiss (on criticism)
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me.      -- unknown
The bad plowman quarrels with his ox.      -- Korean (on criticism)
The human tongue is more poisonous than a bee's sting.      -- Vietnamese (on criticism)
The pen is mightier than the sword.      -- unknown
The rattan basket criticizes the palm     -- ed bag, yet both are full of holes. - Filipino (on criticism)
The worst enemy you have is right in your head.      -- unknown
When strict with oneself, one rarely fails.      -- Confucious ()
Worthless people blame their karma.      -- Burmese (on criticism)
You'll never do anything behind you that won't come up in front of you.      -- unknown, thanks to "riverrat"