Quote by George Saunders

If death is in the room, it's pretty interesting. But I would also say that I'm interested in getting myself to believe that it's going to happen to me. I'm interested in it, because if you're not, you're nuts. It's really de facto what we're here to find out about.

If death is in the room, it's pretty interesting. But I woul

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's fascination with death as an inevitable reality of life. They express the belief that acknowledging and exploring the concept of mortality is a fundamental part of the human experience. The speaker sees death as something intriguing and necessary to grasp, considering it abnormal to avoid contemplating its inevitability. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of embracing the subject of death and using it as a means to understand our own existence.

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By George Saunders

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