You should never say bad things about the dead, you should only say good:Joan Crawford is dead, good!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She breaks convention by celebrating the death of a rival.
- In plain terms
- She refuses to speak well of the dead when she disliked them.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty can override politeness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Must we respect the dead?
- When is honesty cruel?
Another view
It prioritizes spite over dignity.
More from Bette Davis
You should know me well enough by now to know I don't ask for things I don't think I can get.
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