Quote by Irvin S. Cobb

An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods that has been discontinued.

An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods th

Summary

This quote implies that an epitaph, a phrase written on a tombstone to commemorate someone who has passed away, is essentially a late and ineffective way of promoting and remembering something that is no longer available or relevant. It suggests that like an advertisement for a discontinued product, an epitaph serves no practical purpose and holds little value in the present. It highlights the irony of trying to market or glorify something that no longer exists or matters in the current context.

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Epitaphs

By Irvin S. Cobb

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