They cherish his mem'ry, and them as sell picturs of his birthplace, etc., make it prof'tible cherishin' it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People cherish his memory and sell pictures of his birthplace, making it profitable to cherish it.
- In plain terms
- People profit by selling his birthplace pictures while honoring his memory.
- What can you take from it?
- Commemoration can be commercialized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does profit diminish authenticity?
- How to balance respect and revenue?
Another view
Commercial motives may cheapen genuine reverence.
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