My uncle's dying wish: he wanted me on his lap. He was in the electric chair.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dying man's last wish is absurd because of how he is about to die.
- In plain terms
- The wish is impossible to fulfill given the circumstances.
- What can you take from it?
- Context can make even simple desires impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are your end-of-life wishes?
- How do you handle impossible requests?
Another view
It makes light of a serious situation.
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