Good people all, with one acord, Lament for Madame Blaize, Who never wanted a good word - From those who spoke her praise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Madame Blaize is mourned because she was kind and well-spoken.
- In plain terms
- People remember those who spoke well of others.
- What can you take from it?
- Kind words outlive us.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How will you be remembered?
Another view
It may idealize the dead.
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