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! - Ambrose Bierce

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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!"

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Acquired	Bones	Death	Effect
Epitaph	Example	Following	Forgive
Humble	Inscription	Life	Live
Parson	Pious	Platt	Retroactive
Showed	Showing	Tomb	Touching
Virtues	Wise

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