Quote by Norman Parkinson

I could never bear to be buried with people to whom I had not been introduced.

I could never bear to be buried with people to whom I had no

Summary

This quote reflects the desire for personal connections and familiarity even in death. It suggests that the speaker values meaningful relationships and wouldn't want to share their final resting place with strangers or individuals they never had the chance to know. It speaks to the importance of forming connections and the discomfort associated with being surrounded by unfamiliar people, even in the afterlife.

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