Concealed Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“Those who bequeath unto themselves a pompous funeral, are at just so much expense to inform the world of something that had much better be concealed; namely, that their vanity has survived themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Miscellany, 1825
People spend lavishly on funerals to display vanity, revealing their desire for posthumous recognition.
In simple terms: Lavish funerals show vanity.
Key Takeaway
Avoid wasteful displays of ego.
Themes
vanity
mortality
legacy
pride
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- planning a funeral
- budgeting personal image
- media coverage of death
Key Concepts
social status
self‑image
cultural rituals
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your funeral say about you?
- How can we honor lives without ostentatious expense?
A Different Perspective
May distract from genuine remembrance of the deceased.
