Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The chief mourner does not always attend the funeral.

The chief mourner does not always attend the funeral.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person who seems the most affected or emotionally invested in a situation may not always be present or actively involved in addressing or confronting that situation. It highlights the paradoxical nature of human behavior, where appearances can be deceiving. Just because someone appears to be deeply affected by an event or problem, it does not necessarily mean they will be the one actively dealing with it.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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