Quote by L.M. Montgomery

The only thing she really enjoyed was a funeral. You knew where you were with a corpse. Nothing more could happen to it. But while there was life there was fear.

The only thing she really enjoyed was a funeral. You knew wh

Summary

This quote suggests that the person mentioned finds solace in the predictability and finality of death represented by funerals. They feel that with a corpse, there are no uncertainties or further harms that could be inflicted upon it. In contrast, the uncertainties and potential dangers of life instill fear. This perspective reflects a desire for emotional stability and security in the face of the unknown and a preference for the inevitable nature of death.

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Life Death Relationships

By L.M. Montgomery

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