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Memorial Inscriptions : Some Examples To Inspire You
Headstones of famous people can be found in graveyards and cemeteries around the world, and many of them contain epitaphs and inscriptions written by the deceased. These inscriptions, far from being depressing, are often very interesting.
Take, for example, the headstone of William Shakespeare, which reads (translated into modern English): “Good friend, for Jesus’ sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here, Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones”. Read the rest of this entry »