Carrion

If my decomposing carcass helps nourish the roots of a juniper tree or the wings of a vulture — that is immortality enough for me. And as much as anyone deserves. ~ Edward Abbey

Carrion (from Latin caro, meaning "meat") is the decaying flesh of dead animals, including human flesh.

Quotes

• If my decomposing carcass helps nourish the roots of a juniper tree or the wings of a vulture — that is immortality enough for me. And as much as anyone deserves.
  • Edward Abbey in: John F. Mongillo, Bibi Booth Environmental Activists, Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001, p. 4.