Quote by Mark Twain

Let us endeavor to live so that when we die even the undertaker will be sorry

Let us endeavor to live so that when we die even the underta

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker urges us to live a life that is so remarkable, kind, and impactful, that even the person responsible for burying us - the undertaker - would feel sorrowful upon our death. It emphasizes the importance of striving to create a positive and meaningful existence. By leaving a significant impact on others and contributing to the world, we can hope to be remembered and respected, even by those who only meet us in the context of death.

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