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I love eulogies. They are the most moving kind of speech because they attempt to pluck meaning from the fog, and on shor
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"I love eulogies. They are the most moving kind of speech because they attempt to pluck meaning from the fog, and on short order, when the emotions are still ragged and raw and susceptible to leaps"

- Peggy Noonan

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This quote by Peggy Noonan speaks with the power of eulogies. Eulogies are a special kind of speech that try to understand a person's life and death in a short amount of time. They are especially powerful due to the fact that they are spoken when emotions are still fresh and raw, making them more prone to deep and significant connections. Eulogies are a way to honor the life of a person and to bear in mind them in a meaningful way. They can be a source of comfort for those who are grieving, as they help to understand the loss and to bear in mind the individual in a favorable light. Eulogies are a powerful way to honor the life of a liked one and to bear in mind them in a meaningful way.

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Peggy Noonan This quote is written / told by Peggy Noonan somewhere between September 7, 1950 and today. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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