In the sense of Ecclesiastes 4 (the dead are happier than the living, and happier still are those who were never born), this is true. And in my opinion a wise

In the sense of Ecclesiastes 4 (the dead are happier than the living, and happier still are those who were never born), this is true. And in my opinion a wise sentiment. I very much doubt that this author or Clinton had that sense in mind.