Quote by Sidney Thompson Dobell

As grand and griefless as a rich man's funeral.

As grand and griefless as a rich man's funeral.

Summary

This quote suggests that a rich man's funeral is often extravagant and lacking in genuine grief. It implies that the wealth and status of the deceased overshadow the true emotions and mourning that typically accompany a funeral. The quote highlights the idea that material wealth can create an artificial environment that suppresses the authentic emotions related to death and loss, emphasizing the superficiality and emptiness that sometimes accompany wealth and privilege.

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By Sidney Thompson Dobell

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