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Corpses Quote by Charly Wegelius

“I recognised a Swiss doctor whom I’d seen at a lot of races. I knew that she also worked in a mortuary. I remember I had tried chatting her up once by jovially saying, ‘I bet we’re all a bit like corpses, aren’t we?’ referring to our skeletal look – to which she had coolly replied, ‘Yes, but…” quote by Charly Wegelius
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““I recognised a Swiss doctor whom I’d seen at a lot of races. I knew that she also worked in a mortuary. I remember I had tried chatting her up once by jovially saying, ‘I bet we’re all a bit like corpses, aren’t we?’ referring to our skeletal look – to which she had coolly replied, ‘Yes, but corpses don’t have so many needle marks.””

Charly Wegelius

About This Quote

A doctor humorously compares people to corpses, highlighting how we all bear marks of our experiences.

In simple terms: People share visible signs of life’s pressures.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared vulnerabilities.

Themes

humor mortality connection

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

observational social

When to use this quote

  • medical conferences
  • social gatherings
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychology social interaction self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance levity with empathy?
  • What marks show your personal journey?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay serious health concerns.

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