Tuer un parent de qui l'on se plaint, c'est quelque chose; mais heriter de lui, c'est la un plaisir!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Killing a parent you complain about is one thing, but inheriting from them is a pleasure.
- In plain terms
- It's easier to benefit from a parent than to confront them.
- What can you take from it?
- Family conflicts often hide underlying material interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does resentment affect inheritance decisions?
- Can forgiveness replace material gain?
Another view
Not all inheritances are pleasant; loss can outweigh gain.
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