Headstones of famous, or sometimes infamous, people can be found in cemeteries all over the world, and lots of them contain epitaphs and inscriptions written either by or about the deceased. These epitaphs, far from being simply morbid, often make interesting reading.
A good example is the memorial stone for William Shakespeare, which reads: “Good friend, [...]
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Posted February 11, 2010 by quotemehappy under Death Quotes
Death Sayings. Death is one of those unfortunate events that we all have to deal with at some stage of our lives. The following is a collection of death sayings that may help you come to terms with it when it happens to cross your path.
“All of life is a dream walking, all of death [...]
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Posted March 22, 2009 by admin under Death Quotes
To quote a poem.
A Thought on Death: November, 1814
by Anna Lætitia Barbauld
When life as opening buds is sweet,
And golden hopes the fancy greet,
And Youth prepares his joys to meet,–
Alas! how hard it is to die!
When just is seized some valued prize,
And duties press, and tender ties
Forbid the soul from earth to rise,–
How awful then [...]
Posted November 13, 2008 by admin under Death Quotes
