Quote by Steven Wright

A man committed suicide by overdosing on decongestant tablets.All they found was a pile of dust.

A man committed suicide by overdosing on decongestant tablet

Summary

This quote suggests that the man overdosed on decongestant tablets and ended his own life. The phrase "all they found was a pile of dust" serves as a metaphorical description of the aftermath of his suicide, implying that there was no bodily remains left behind. It highlights the finality and tragedy of his decision, emphasizing the absence of any physical evidence of his existence, reducing him to mere "dust" in the end.

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Suicide

By Steven Wright

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