Ambrose Bierce Quote - Mausoleum, n: the final and funniest folly of the rich.

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Mausoleum, n: the final and funniest folly of the rich.

"Mausoleum, n: the final and funniest folly of the rich."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Ironic
Tags: Ironic Macabre mortality Vanity Wealth

Meaning of this quote

An elaborate tomb is mocked as vanity surviving its wealthy owner.

Key takeaway: Consider what deserves investment beyond appearances and status.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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