17 Quotes by Brittany Maynard

Spread good energy. Pay it forward!

The reason to consider life and what’s of value is to make sure you’re not missing out. Seize the day. What’s important to you? What do you care about? What matters? Pursue that, forget the rest.

We all just realized that I am terminally ill and I’m dying and I would just prefer to die with less pain and less suffering.

Having the choice at the end of my life has become incredibly important. It has given me a sense of peace during a time that otherwise would be dominated by fear, uncertainty and pain.

There is a difference between a person who is dying and a person who is suicidal. I do not want to die. I am dying.

I believe this choice is ethical, and what makes it ethical is it is a choice.

Who has the right to tell me that I don’t deserve this choice?

It is people who pause to appreciate life and give thanks who are happiest. If we change our thoughts, we change our world! Love and peace to you all.

I won’t live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.