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"They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad that I'm going to miss mine by just a few days"

- Garrison Keillor

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This quote by Garrison Keillor talks to the concept of mortality and the inevitability of death. It is a tip that life is brief which we need to make the most of it. The speaker is revealing remorse that they will not be able to experience the kind words that are stated about individuals at their funeral services. It is a pointer to appreciate individuals in our lives and to make certain that we inform them just how much we appreciate them while they are still alive. The quote likewise speaks to the idea of legacy and how our lives will be remembered after we are gone. It is a tip to live a life that will be remembered fondly by those who are left.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Garrison Keillor somewhere between August 7, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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