Quote by Samuel Butler

Because they did not see merit where they should have seen it, people, to express their regret, will go and leave a lot of money to the very people who will be the first to throw stones at the next person who has anything to say and finds a difficulty in getting a hearing.

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Summary

This quote highlights the irony of human behavior, pointing out that people often fail to appreciate and acknowledge the value of certain individuals or ideas during their lifetime. However, after realizing their mistake, they express regret by donating money to the same people who likely criticized or ignored them before. The quote criticizes this insincere behavior and highlights the hypocrisy of those who offer support to someone only after they are no longer around or have faced difficulties in getting their voices heard.

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Charity

By Samuel Butler

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