Death isn't on line. If he was, there would be a sudden drop in the death rate. Although it'd be interesting to see if he'd post things like: DON'T YOU THINK I SOUND LIKE JAMES EARL JONES?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death is described as an inevitable, unregulated natural process.
- In plain terms
- Death happens regardless of rules or systems.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept mortality as a fact of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face mortality?
- What gives you peace about death?
Another view
The humor may not suit serious contexts about loss.
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