Avoided Quote by Robert Tappan Morris
“I hate funerals and would not attend my own if it could be avoided, but it is well for every man to stop once in a while to think of what sort of a collection of mourners he is training for his final event.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Personal Reflection, 2005
He suggests periodically reflecting on the legacy we are creating and the people who will remember us after death.
In simple terms: Think about who will mourn you.
Key Takeaway
Consider your lasting impact.
Themes
legacy
reflection
mortality
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- career planning
- family gatherings
- memorial planning
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
existentialism
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you want to be remembered as?
- What values do you want to leave behind?
A Different Perspective
It may be uncomfortable to confront death directly.
