"Funeral pomp is more for the vanity of the living than for the honor of the dead"
- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
About this Quote
The quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld recommends that funerals, generally defined by pomp and magnificence, are orchestrated more for the advantage of the living than for the deceased. It is a reflection on the tendency of people to go to great lengths to display their status, wealth and show-off their social standing. The quote suggests that individuals frequently spend exorbitantly to organize lavish funerals as a way of gratifying their own vanity, instead of to honor or honor the deceased. It is a profound insight into the human mind and our relationship with death, recommending that our preoccupation with materialistic worths remains even in the face of disaster.
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