Ray Bradbury (Ray Douglas Bradbury) Quotes

The father hesitated only a moment. He felt the vague pain in his chest. If I run, he thought, what will happen? Is Death important? No. Everything that happens before Death is what counts. And we've done fine tonight. Even Death can't spoil it.

Ray Bradbury

• Important
• Father
• Death
• Running
• Pain

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• The father hesitated only a moment. He felt the vague pain in his chest. If I run, he thought, what will happen? Is Death important? No. Everything that happens before Death is what counts. And we've done fine tonight. Even Death can't spoil it.

  

  Ray Bradbury
  • Important
  • Father
  • Death