"He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife"

This quote by Douglas Adams is a funny take on the concept of an afterlife. The speaker is hoping that there isn't an afterlife, but then realizes that if there isn't an afterlife, then there is no requirement to hope or wish it. This contradiction highlights the absurdity of the concept of an afterlife, and recommends that it is something that is beyond our understanding. The speaker is likewise suggesting that it is better to not think about the afterlife, and rather focus on the present. This quote is a reminder to live life to the fullest and not worry about what follows. It is a reminder to enjoy today and make the most of the life we have.