Quote by John W. Foster

The pride of dying rich raises the loudest laugh in hell.

The pride of dying rich raises the loudest laugh in hell.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the afterlife, being wealthy and dying with great material possessions may be viewed negatively. The phrase "raises the loudest laugh in hell" implies that such a display of pride and attachment to wealth is seen as foolish or deserving of ridicule. It conveys the idea that the pursuit of wealth, when it becomes one's sole focus and a source of excessive pride, can ultimately lead to a negative outcome or judgment.

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