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“Fat men get knocked over by buses no earlier, nor later, than thin men. And I, for one, have buried most of my thin friends.” quote by Robert Morley
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“Fat men get knocked over by buses no earlier, nor later, than thin men. And I, for one, have buried most of my thin friends.”

Robert Morley

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Weight of Physicality”, 1965

Thin people die earlier from bus accidents, and he has outlived many thin friends.

In simple terms: Thin men die earlier in accidents; he outlived them.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on mortality and health.

Themes

mortality health luck

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • traffic safety
  • health awareness
  • elder care

Key Concepts

statistics personal loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you view health risks?
  • What steps can reduce accident risk?
A Different Perspective

Correlation does not imply causation.

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