The point is that no matter what you choose to do with your body when you die, it won't, ultimately, be very appealing. If you are inclined to donate yourself to science, you should not let images of dissection or dismemberment put you off. They are no more or less gruesome, in my opinion, than ordinary decay or the sewing shut of your jaws via your nostrils for a funeral viewing.

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This quote emphasizes the notion that regardless of how one chooses to handle their body after death, there is an inevitable unappealing aspect to all options. It encourages individuals who may consider donating their body to science not to be deterred by the potential grim procedures involved, as they are no more distressing than the natural decay or the preparations for a traditional funeral. The quote suggests that whatever route is chosen, there will always be elements that may be considered unpleasant or unsettling.

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