"Best of all is never to have been born. Second best is to die soon."

Came across this quote in Slashdot. Not sure who the author is, or whether it is a philosophical or humorous quote, but it sure made me stop dead in my tracks for a while. I guess there are days when you can empathise with such a sentiment.

Update: This quote is from Greek mythology; the satyr Silenus is said to have given this reply to King Midas' question "What fate is best for man?"