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.

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.

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.

It is people who pause to appreciate life and give thanks who are happiest. If we change our thoughts, we change our world! Love and peace to you all.

You can see your real face only when you stop deceiving yourself! Until then, you will always see someone which is not you!

Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.

Last year I had a stroke. It left me in bad shape. I had to teach myself how to walk and talk all over again. It was a long hard fight. My speech is not perfect but I'm getting there.

The sick are the greatest danger for the healthy; it is not from the strongest that harm comes to the strong, but from the weakest.

Of all the arts poetry (which owes its origin almost entirely to genius and will least be guided by precept or example) maintains the first rank.

What is the difference between attention and inattention? What is attention and what is concentration? ...Attention has no centre.

If your cat falls out of a tree, go indoors to laugh.

Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me.

Where you begin doesn't matter. Your willingness to start is what counts.

It's nice to be important, but it's also important to be nice. Never forget that.