Quote by George Carlin

Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.

Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on the concept of death, presenting a highly exaggerated and absurd explanation for its cause. By claiming that death is the result of swallowing small amounts of saliva over an extended period of time, the quote highlights the absurdity of seeking logical explanations for an inevitable and complex phenomenon like death. It mocks our tendency to attribute significant events to trivial or insignificant causes, emphasizing the unpredictability and inexplicability of the end of life.

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