Eulogy. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead.

Summary

This quote humorously encapsulates the concept of a eulogy, highlighting that it is typically meant to praise either individuals who are wealthy and powerful in life, or those who are no longer alive. It suggests that eulogies tend to disproportionately focus on individuals with notable achievements or societal status, while potentially overlooking the ordinary or less notable aspects of a person's life. The quote challenges the idea that all individuals are deserving of such praise and questions the criteria for determining who is worthy of recognition in death.

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