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What does it mean?
Edison's final words suggest a positive view of death or the afterlife.
In plain terms
He thought the place he was going was nice.
What can you take from it?
Face the end with peace and optimism.

Where it applies

  • dying words
  • funeral readings
  • comforting thoughts

Putting it to work

  • end of life care
  • grief support
  • personal motto

Questions to consider

  • What gives you peace at the end?
  • How do you view death?

Another view

It is brief and lacks context about what he meant.

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