Quote by Josh Billings

If a man should happen to reach perfection in this world, he would have to die immediately to enjoy himself.


If a man should happen to reach perfection in this world, he

Summary

This quote suggests that attaining perfection in the world would prevent a person from truly enjoying their ideal state. By stating that they would have to die immediately, it implies that this concept of perfection is unattainable in life and can only be realized in death. It highlights the notion that true fulfillment or contentment may lie beyond the confines of our earthly existence.

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By Josh Billings
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