Quote  Category: Unsorted “In response to an attending doctor who attempted to comfort him by saying, 'General, I fear the angels are waiting for you.' Waiting are they? Waiting are they? Well—let 'em wait.” - Ethan Allen (1738-1789) American officer in Revolutionary War, associated with early Vermont. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.