Quote by Quentin Crisp

Life was a funny thing that happened to me on the way to the grave.

Life was a funny thing that happened to me on the way to the

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that life is an unexpected and amusing experience that unfolds before our ultimate destination - death. It implies that our existence can be characterized by its unpredictable nature, filled with unexpected twists and turns. The phrase seems to capture the idea that life is not to be taken too seriously and encourages us to find humor in its absurdities as we journey towards the inevitability of our own mortality.

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Life

By Quentin Crisp

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