House of mourning ... house of mirth - These phrases acquire a strong significance from the Eastern custom of prolonging both festive and mo…

The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning When his body is not; when it does not suit him to go thither in pers…

Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world.

It will do more good to go to a funeral t…