Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)
Flea brain, got a hole in her head. If she wasn't good looking, she'd be better off dead.
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Better off dead than giving in; not taking what you want.
You ask Why to a lot of things and you wind up very unhappy indeed, if you keep at it. The poor girl's better off dead
Life's for the living, so live it, or you're better off dead.