Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the

Here’s the witty and sardonic quote by Ambrose Bierce, the American journalist, satirist, and author known for his dark humor and sharp observations:

"Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate."
— Ambrose Bierce

This quote perfectly captures Bierce’s trademark cynical view of human nature and society. With biting irony, he suggests that even death doesn’t bring peace — because the legal and material complications of human life, like disputes over inheritance, persist. It’s a humorous yet bleak commentary on greed, family conflict, and the persistence of worldly concerns, even beyond the grave.