Epitaph Quote by Billy Graham
“I haven't written my own epitaph, and I'm not sure I should. Whatever it is, I hope it will be simple, and that it will point people not to me, but to the One I served.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 1975, Grace Community Church, USA
He hopes his epitaph will be simple, directing focus to God rather than himself.
In simple terms: He wants his memorial to point to the One he served.
Live humbly, letting deeds point to higher purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- funeral service
- personal memoir
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape one's legacy?
- What balance between personal story and spiritual focus?
Simplicity may overlook complex personal narratives.