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I would hate to be immortal forever.

I don't believe in personal immortality; the only way I expect to have some version of such a thing is through my books.

I think in some ways it's good to have at least one thing for which you could be really immortal, you know?

Immortality is to live your life doing good things, and leaving your mark behind.

We all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I'm going to be alive, I want to be challenged - to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn't an easy way, but it's a rewarding way.

Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.

I don't think anything you've written is immortal as yet.

You know how people say that young people feel immortal? I don't know what they're talking about. I was planning for how I would deal with my death in good conscience well before I even hit puberty.

I'd like to die with my boots on.

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality.