Quote by Irvin S. Cobb

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered after the evidence is all in.

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered

Summary

This quote suggests that a funeral eulogy, which is typically a speech given to honor and remember the deceased, is like a defense plea made after all the evidence of a person's life has been presented. It implies that during a funeral, people tend to highlight the best aspects of someone's life and disregard their flaws or mistakes, similar to how a defense attorney may advocate for their client during court proceedings. This observation reminds us that eulogies often paint a positive and idealized picture of an individual, focusing on their virtues rather than acknowledging their complete persona.

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By Irvin S. Cobb

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