Epitaph Quote by Jan Karon
““He remembered the gravestone of a woman parishioner in the churchyard of St. John's in the Grove. DEMURE AT LAST, it read. He thought that the single most definitive and amusing epitaph he'd ever come across.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mitford Years, 2000
A humorous epitaph shows how a simple phrase can capture a person's character and spark amusement.
In simple terms: A funny tombstone inscription reveals personality.
Key Takeaway
Notice how concise words convey deep character.
Themes
humor
memory
identity
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
literary
When to use this quote
- visiting cemeteries
- writing eulogies
- designing memorials
Key Concepts
epitaph
characterization
brevity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a brief inscription say about a person?
- How can humor affect remembrance?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the person's full life beyond the epitaph.
![“I tried and failed. I tried again and again and succeeded. [Epitaph from Gail Borden's gravestone.]” quote by Gail Borden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/806/gail-borden-238779_determination_i-tried-and-failed-i-tried-again-and-aga_2162606.jpg)
