Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

Birth, copulation and death. That's all the facts when you come to the brass tacks.


Birth, copulation and death. That's all the facts when you c

Summary

This quote, attributed to Charles Bukowski, succinctly captures the essential and inevitable aspects of human existence. It speaks to the core realities of life – birth, the beginning; copulation, representing passion and creation; and death, the inevitable end. By using the phrase "brass tacks," it emphasizes the starkness and simplicity of these elemental facts. Overall, the quote serves as a reminder of the unyielding cycle of life and death that every individual must ultimately face.

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Life
By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot
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