Famous Quotes / Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce: "EPITAPH, n. An inscription on a tomb, showing that virtues acquired by death have a retroactive effect. Following is a touching example:
Here lie the bones of Parson Platt,
Wise, pious, humble and all that,
Who showed us life as all should live it;
Let that be said -- and God forgive it!"
Acquired | Bones | Death | Effect |
Epitaph | Example | Following | Forgive |
Humble | Inscription | Life | Live |
Parson | Pious | Platt | Retroactive |
Showed | Showing | Tomb | Touching |
Virtues | Wise |