Family Quote by Sheri Holman
“It's the greatest of Southern honors . . . to have one's name incorporated into a family tree. It's an honor not lightly given.”
About This Quote
Being recorded in a family genealogy is a deep, lasting honor that signifies lasting legacy and belonging.
In simple terms: Family trees grant lasting honor and belonging.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and nurture family ties.
Themes
legacy
honor
family
identity
heritage
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
cultural
personal
When to use this quote
- family reunions
- heritage projects
- personal memoirs
Key Concepts
genealogy
social recognition
intergenerational continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does being remembered affect your actions?
- What legacy do you wish to leave?
A Different Perspective
May be limited to those with known ancestry.
![“Honor the names that you bear, because someday you will have the privilege and the obligation of reporting to [your ancestors] (and your Father in Heaven) what you have done with their name.” quote by George Albert Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/406/george-albert-smith-27734_father-in-heaven_honor-the-names-that-you-bear-because-so_570332.jpg)
![“[N]ames were what you wore forever, and she felt that she'd sent her daughters out in tacky rabbit fur coats when they should have been wrapped in mink.” quote by Sheri Holman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38a/sheri-holman-26835_names_n-ames-were-what-you-wore-forever-and-sh_452445.jpg)
![“[H]e went ahead and named them without her, pulling from the spiral notebook of names they'd been collecting, putting together first and middle names with no rhyme or reason . . . names that obviously didn't flow.” quote by Sheri Holman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4b/sheri-holman-26835_quote_h-e-went-ahead-and-named-them-without-he_460029.jpg)
