"Why is it that we rejoice at a birth and grieve at a funeral? It is because we are not the person involved"

This quote by Mark Twain speaks to the idea that we are all different people, and that our happiness and sadness are our own. We can feel sorry for others, but ultimately, we are not the ones experiencing the occasions. We can rejoice at a birth due to the fact that it is a joyous occasion for the household, but we are not the ones bringing a new life into the world. Similarly, we can grieve at a funeral service since we understand the loss the household is experiencing, but we are not the ones who have actually passed away. This quote reminds us that we are all individuals, and that our experiences are unique to us.