Better off dead than giving in; not taking what you want.
Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Flea brain, got a hole in her head. If she wasn't good looking, she'd be better off dead.
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