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“When I die, I guess I’ll go with a library card in one hand and an OVERDUE stamp in the other. Well, maybe there’s worse ways.” quote by Stephen King
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““When I die, I guess I’ll go with a library card in one hand and an OVERDUE stamp in the other. Well, maybe there’s worse ways.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: Stephen King on Writing, 2018

Facing death with humor, acknowledging mundane concerns alongside mortality.

In simple terms: Even in death, small worries persist.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in the inevitable.

Themes

mortality humor everyday life

Mood

lighthearted philosophical

Type

satire contemplative

When to use this quote

  • funeral planning
  • legacy projects
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism literary satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What trivial concern would you bring to a funeral?
  • Does humor help you cope with fear?
A Different Perspective

Humor may trivialize serious issues for some.

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