Quote by George Eliot

Worldly faces never look so worldly as at a funeral

Worldly faces never look so worldly as at a funeral

Summary

This quote suggests that people appear their most authentic and true selves during solemn occasions such as funerals. As individuals face the harshness and finality of death, the masks they wear in their daily lives begin to fade, revealing their genuine emotions and vulnerabilities. In the presence of mortality, worldly concerns appear trivial, allowing people to display a rawness that may remain hidden in everyday interactions. The observation captures the contrasting nature of human behavior, where the facade of worldly appearances is temporarily cast aside in the face of the ultimate reminder of our mortality.

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By George Eliot

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