He had been, he said, an unconscionable time dying; but he hoped that they would excuse it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote uses humor to downplay the difficulty of dying.
- In plain terms
- It shows a light-hearted attitude towards death.
- What can you take from it?
- Face death with humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face death?
- Is humor appropriate?
Another view
It trivializes death.
More from King of England Charles II
Better than a play!
Permalink to quote #1 Let not poor Nelly starve.
Permalink to quote #3 I'm definitely the best king in England at the moment.
Permalink to quote #4
Related quotes
Excuse my dust.
Dorothy ParkerDorothy Parker quote #1 Always remember the last words of my grandfather, who said: 'A truck!'
Emo PhilipsEmo Philips quote #1 I heard say that the executioner was very good, he'd have to be, for I have a little neck!
Anne BoleynAnne Boleyn quote #1