Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my advice to you is to have nothing whatever to do with it.

Death is a very dull, dreary affair, and my advice to you is

Summary

This quote is a humorous and light-hearted way of expressing the speaker's views on death. They imply that death is uninteresting and should be avoided if possible. The advice given may be interpreted as a suggestion to live life to the fullest and avoid dwelling on the inevitable end. It may also reflect a fear or discomfort with the concept of death, and a desire to focus on the joys and experiences of life instead.

By W. Somerset Maugham

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