Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry f

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker does not feel a sense of remorse or sympathy for individuals who pass away, except in the case of children or those who are incredibly content with their lives. It implies a certain apathy towards death, potentially indicative of a pessimistic or detached worldview. The speaker's lack of sorrow could be a result of their belief in the inevitability of death or a personal detachment from the emotions associated with loss.

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