The unspoken words invisibly inscribed on the tombstones of famous or notorious political leaders, whose earthly decisions and actions (or inactions) have positively or negatively impacted millions of people when they were the head of state (or even after they had relinquished power).
A leaked document entitled “Politicians’ Epitaphs” from the secret department of a NATO member state has the following printed:
Here lies Vladimir V. Putin with promises of peace—waiting to be canonized by the Orthodox Church.
Here lies Donald J. Trump with no more lies—hoping to be a future Dalai Lama or Pope.
Here lies Kim Jong-un, on transit to join his dad and grandad—in Hades.
Here lies Robert G. Mugabe on reclaimed white land—still in purgatory.
Here lies Harry Lee Kuan Yew—as long as the whites rule the “fine” city.
The worthiness of one’s life as it relates to one’s desired/aspirational epitaph
She was such a terrific young person. Did you hear what everyone said at the funeral? She definitely lived life with adventure and Epitaphability.
This year, for my New Year’s resolution i am finally going to get serious about my Epitaphability. I’m going to give to charity, call my parents and read more books.