Quote by Mark Twain

Pity is for living, envy is for dead.

Pity is for living, envy is for dead.

Summary

This quote implies that feeling pity is a human emotion towards those who are alive, suggesting empathy and compassion towards their struggles and suffering. On the other hand, envy is associated with a negative emotion directed towards those who are no longer alive, potentially highlighting the futility of envying someone who cannot enjoy or benefit from what they possess. It suggests that our focus should be on understanding and helping the living rather than harboring jealousy towards the deceased.

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