Quote by Herb Caen

The only thing wrong with immortality is that it tends to go on forever.

The only thing wrong with immortality is that it tends to go

Summary

This quote humorously implies that while immortality may sound appealing at first, the thought of living forever could eventually become tiresome or undesirable. It suggests that the idea of endless life may lose its charm over time and highlights that there can be drawbacks or challenges that come with immortality.

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Immortality

By Herb Caen

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