Delaying Death Quotes

“This is foolish,” said Lion Head. “You only delay your death.”
“Delaying death is one of my favorite hobbies,” Leo said.”
― Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena

“No doubt, having developed the habit, out of idleness, of each day putting off my work until the day after, I thought that death could be dealt with in the same way.”
― Marcel Proust, Time Regained

“Only teasing', Death seemed to be saying over his shoulder with a rictus smile, with good humor and an oddly paternal affection. 'Take care of yourself, okay? We'll play again.”
― Barry Eisler, Winner Take All