What would you like to said in your final epitaph?

Question

Mine would say, she spoke the truth shooting at the hip.Some might not of liked it but she always told it like it was.

Answer 1

He tried his level best to leave the world a better place than he found it! I'm an old '60's radical who used to think I couldn't trust anyone over 30. I'm long past 50 now, but I still haven't given up on the dream. We really can make this world a better place if more of us, of whatever age, would at least try!

Answer 2

Here is the grave of (me) I'd get up and chat a bit but I'm not here...I'm still alive.

actually on my gravestone will probably be the self authored verse:
So blow out the candle and turn out the light
And let your thoughts drift on, out into the night
For now the deed's done and it's fortune is cast
To remember this fellow, you must look to the past.

or this one:
He knew the price of love so well
He knew the price he'd pay.
T'would cost his heart, which meant his life
They buried him today.

or since I was a soldier once:
Though both men knew that one must die, to satisfy the king
He did not like it nor did I, but greed's a funny thing.
For no want of the loss of life or limb, he now rests in the ground
In peaceful days I welcomed him. In war I struck him down.

Answer 3

Hello,

This is not for me but my favourite is from the Roman Lucius Cornelius Sulla 138 -78 BC, the dictator of Rome:

No Greater Friend; No Worse Enemy

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 4

I myself favour a quotation from Marcus Aureliu's book "Meditations"
" Oh man, citizenship of this great world city has been yours. Wheather for five years or five score. The law that the city decrees is fair and just for one and all alike. Wherehence lies your grievence. You were not ejected from the city by any unjust judge or tyrant. But by the self same nature that brought you into it. But I have only played three acts of the five act play. But in your case three acts are sufficient. It 's point of completeness is determined by him who sanctioned your creation. Neither of which lay within your own choosing. Pass on your way with a smiling face, under the smile of him who bids you go."
MARCUS AURELIUS(MEDITATIONS) BOOK 12: VERSE 33.

This encapualises one's inner strength to accept that which we cannot change. It shows character. That one died with dignity and has looked death in the face when death smiled at them and smiled back. And it is classical-timeless. It gives example for all those who follow, to follow. Death is ineverable for us all. Let us face it with dignity, courage, character and strength. Let us be remembered by those who come after us-fondly and with respect. To encourage those who follow and to be remembered with respect and admiration- this is why I would choose this. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

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Here Lies A Man Who Fought All His Life To Love & To Be Loved But Met With A Valiant End!

Answer 6

I think W.C. Fields had the best epitaph: "On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."

For me it would be "I'll save ya a seat!"

Answer 7

Literally obscure. Utterly rediculous.

Answer 8

It's one of the things I've always wanted to do before I die.

Answer 9

and the leason here is dont poke a sleeping bear with a stick

Answer 10

I hope nice things buT They will probably say whaT a fool she was.