"Taxation is just a sophisticated way of demanding money with menaces." ― Terry Pratchett Topic(s): Money More From Terry Pratchett "In the first book of my Discworld series, published more than 26 years ago, I introduced Death as a character; there was nothing particularly new about this – death has featured in art and literature since medieval times, and for centuries we have had a fascination with the Grim Reaper." "The ideal death, I think, is what was the ideal Victorian death, you know, with your grandchildren around you, a bit of sobbing. And you say goodbye to your loved ones, making certain that one of them has been left behind to look after the shop." "It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It’s called living." More In Money "A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles."― Ralph Waldo Emerson "Money is like an arm or leg – use it or lose it."― Henry Ford "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."― Woody Allen