Buried Quote by Nan Kempner
“I tell people all the time I want to be buried naked. I know there will be a store where I'm going.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
She humorously expresses a desire for a modest burial, implying acceptance of mortality and the afterlife.
In simple terms: Wants a simple burial, expecting a store.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and humor about death.
Themes
mortality
humor
humility
Mood
lighthearted
contemplative
Type
humorous
personal
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- legacy discussions
- personal philosophy
Key Concepts
cultural attitudes
afterlife beliefs
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about her view of materialism?
- How does humor affect coping with death?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper spiritual concerns.
![“Perhaps [the critics are right and] the drama is played out now and Jesus is safely dead and buried. Perhaps. It is ironical and entertaining to consider that at least once in the world's history those words might have been said with complete conviction, and that was on the eve of the Resurrection.” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/467/dorothy-l-sayers-738_buried_perhaps-the-critics-are-right-and-the-dr_43252.jpg)
