Cemetery Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“CEMETERY, n. An isolated suburban spot where mourners match lies, poets write at a target and stone-cutters spell for a wager.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary entry: CEMETERY, 1911
A cemetery is depicted as a lonely place where grief, art, and commerce intersect.
In simple terms: Death places bring together sorrow and creativity.
Key Takeaway
Respect the quiet of such spaces.
Themes
mortality
art
commercialism
solitude
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
definition
When to use this quote
- funerals
- poetic inspiration
- stone carving
- urban planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do artists seek inspiration in mourning?
- How does commerce affect sacred spaces?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing death can overlook its pain.
