I would rather be ashes than dust.
    
 I would rather that my spark burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
    
 I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow. than a sleepy amd permanent planet.
    The function of man is to live, not exist.
 I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.

I shall use my time. (jack landon)