Quote by Julie Burchill

Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When a life has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully, or just completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile.

Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When

Summary

This quote emphasizes that tears may not always be the appropriate reaction to death. It suggests that when someone has lived their life fully and authentically, with achievements and fulfillment, it is more fitting to respond with a smile rather than tears when they pass away. The quote implies that a life well-lived should be celebrated and that death can be seen as the final accomplishment or punctuation mark to one's journey.

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Grief Grieving

By Julie Burchill

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