Eulogies Quote by Arianna Huffington
““it is very telling what we don’t hear in eulogies. We almost never hear things like: “The crowning achievement of his life was when he made senior vice president.” Or: “He increased market share for his company multiple times during his tenure.” Or: “She never stopped working. She ate lunch at her desk. Every day.” Or: “He never made it to his kid’s Little League games because he always had to go over those figures one more time.” Or: “While she didn’t have any real friends, she had six hundred Facebook friends, and she dealt with every email in her in-box every night.” Or: “His PowerPoint slides were always meticulously prepared.” Our eulogies are always about the other stuff: what we gave, how we connected, how much we meant to our family and friends, small kindnesses, lifelong passions, and the things that made us laugh.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Unspoken Truths of Eulogies”, 2015
Eulogies often highlight personal virtues over professional achievements, overlooking daily hard work and dedication.
In simple terms: Eulogies ignore work details.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal and professional legacies.
Themes
legacy
work culture
recognition
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Corporate memorials
- public speaking
- media coverage
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
humility
visibility
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What achievements deserve remembrance?
- How can we honor everyday contributions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on sentiment can diminish appreciation of effort.
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