Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

Once the good man was dead, one wore his hat and another his sword as he had worn them, a third had himself barbered as he had, a fourth walked as he did, but the honest man that he was -- nobody any longer wanted to be that.

Once the good man was dead, one wore his hat and another his

Summary

This quote suggests that after the death of a virtuous individual, people may imitate their external qualities or superficial traits, such as their hat, sword, or even their appearance, but they fail to embody the true essence of their honesty and integrity. It highlights the sad reality that while people may admire and imitate certain characteristics of a good person, they may not truly embrace the honesty and moral values that person represented.

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Loyalty

By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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