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Dyedinthewoolliberal

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2. That is very moving.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 08:46 PM

15 hrs ago

And it called to mind this gravestone inscription I found as a kid;
'Remember man as you walk by
as you are now, so once was I
as I am now, so you shall be
prepare for death and follow me'

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Great words on a gravestone: [View all] applegrove 16 hrs ago OP

I'm so sorry for what this once great country has become! Enter stage left 16 hrs ago #1

That is very moving. Dyedinthewoolliberal 15 hrs ago #2

A poingant English version of Quod Sumus Hoc Eritis paleotn 15 hrs ago #4

Wow, that's powerful Grim Chieftain 15 hrs ago #3

Especially... oldsoldierfadingfast 15 hrs ago #5

I didn't even notice the stones at first. Yes, poignant. applegrove 14 hrs ago #7

So sad. LoisB 15 hrs ago #6

Those are great words. FoxNewsSucks 14 hrs ago #8