Quote by Alice Walker

Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring, and because it has fresh peaches in it.

Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is

Summary

This quote implies that life is preferable to death due to two reasons. Firstly, life is less monotonous or tedious compared to death, suggesting that there is a variety of experiences and possibilities to be explored. Secondly, the mention of "fresh peaches" symbolizes the small joys and pleasures found in life that can make it more enjoyable and rewarding than the unknown nothingness of death. Overall, the quote suggests that the richness and vibrancy of life, filled with its small pleasures, outweigh the emptiness and boredom associated with death.

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