--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: On my tombstone, I really hope that…" description: "\"On my tombstone, I really hope that someday they will write: He was true but partial...\" — Ken Wilber" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48b/ken-wilber-1886_grave_on-my-tombstone-i-really-hope-that-somed_3092039.jpg" --- # On my tombstone, I really hope that someday they will… ![“On my tombstone, I really hope that someday they will write: He was true but partial...” quote by Ken Wilber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48b/ken-wilber-1886_grave_on-my-tombstone-i-really-hope-that-somed_3092039.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48b/ken-wilber-1886_grave_on-my-tombstone-i-really-hope-that-somed_3092039.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48b/ken-wilber-1886_grave_on-my-tombstone-i-really-hope-that-somed_3092039.jpg) > “On my tombstone, I really hope that someday they will write: He was true but partial...” [Ken Wilber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ken-wilber/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A desire for a legacy that acknowledges both truth and imperfection. **In simple terms:** Hope for balanced remembrance. Key Takeaway Embrace humility and honesty. Themes legacy truth imperfection Mood thoughtful introspective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - writing memoirs - public speaking - personal reflection Key Concepts integrity self-awareness humility Questions to Reflect On - What truth do you want remembered? - How do you reconcile partiality with authenticity? A Different Perspective May be overly self-critical. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/) [Writing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/writing/) ## Related quotes > [“Did I go out of my way looking for trouble, you ask. Well, not exactly. 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