Quote by Clarence Darrow
I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.
Summary
This quote expresses a somewhat controversial sentiment about finding satisfaction in reading certain obituaries. The speaker acknowledges that while they never wished harm upon anyone, there are a select few individuals whose deaths bring them joy or relief. The quote touches on the natural human tendency to feel gratification when people who have caused harm or brought negativity into their lives no longer exist. It showcases the complex emotions and contradictions that exist within individuals when confronted with the mortality of others.
Topics
Death
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