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Beware ye people passing by, As you are now, so once was I, And as I am now, so must you be, Prepare for death and follow me.
An epitaph (ἐπιτάφιος) literally means "on the gravestone" in ancient Greek.
Epitaphs are text honoring the deceased, most commonly inscribed on a tombstone or plaque. Traditionally an epitaph is in verse, but there are exceptions.
A good epitaph is considered to be one that is memorable, or at least makes one think. A wry trick of many successful epitaphs is to 'speak' to the reader and warn them about their own mortality.
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