Quote by William Hazlitt

To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with contempt while we are living.

To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense f

Summary

This quote suggests that being remembered after one's death is not a satisfactory reward for enduring disrespect and mistreatment during one's lifetime. It underlines the importance of being treated with dignity and respect in the present rather than seeking posthumous recognition. The quote challenges the idea that accolades and remembrance hold any value if one's life is filled with contempt while alive. It emphasizes the significance of valuing and respecting others during their lifetime, rather than waiting until they are gone to acknowledge their worth.

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