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Death of a Salvationist: Formal Salvation Army terminology. Pull the plug [2] To kill, or allow to die Euphemism Removal of life support, such as turning off the power, or "pull the plug" on a ventilator keeping someone alive. Pumped full of lead Shot to death Informal Typically refers to being shot multiple times. Push up daisies [2]
A Latin honorific meaning "Father of the Country", or more literally, "Father of the Fatherland". pater peccavi: Father, I have sinned: The traditional beginning of a Roman Catholic confession. pauca sed bona: few, but good: Similar to "quality over quantity"; though there may be few of something, at least they are of good quality. pauca sed matura
A purported prediction stated as if it was made before the event it describes, while in fact being made thereafter. vel non: or not: Summary of alternatives, e. g., "this action turns upon whether the claimant was the deceased's grandson vel non." velle est posse: to be willing is to be able: Non-literally, "where there is a will, there is a way".
I'm quite lazy, in fact very lazy, to be honest, and I like feeling like my work is done.” "I've been in the blessed position of supporting people at the end of their lives," Tilda Swinton says.
Liam Payne Most Touching and Honest Quotes About Fatherhood and Son Bear 4 Shortly after Bear’s 5th birthday, Payne gave an update on their relationship. "I see him two times a week, three times ...
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have been vocal about their efforts to keep the spark in their relationship alive while raising three children. The couple met while working on 2004’s Fantastic Four ...
A dog is a man's best friend; A drowning man will clutch at a straw; A fool and his money are soon parted [4] A friend in need (is a friend indeed) A friend to everyone is a friend to no one; A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; A little learning is a dangerous thing; A leopard cannot change its spots
Thus I discharged two duties, those of friend and judge; yet I feel in my conscience something which makes me doubt whether my conduct was not criminal." [15]: 131–132 — Chilon of Sparta, philosopher (6th century BCE), speaking to his friends before his death "It is better to perish here than to kill all these poor beans."