Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once your friends,
Or enemies, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no dishonor.
Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once fellow workers,
Or leaders, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no classes.
Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once our slaves,
Or masters, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no races.
Say nothing but good of the dead
Because they were once living people,
People like you and me.
In death they are beloved.
De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum
Nov 29, 2012
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:05 PM UTC
Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once your friends,
Or enemies, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no dishonor.
Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once fellow workers,
Or leaders, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no classes.
Say nothing but good of the dead
As they were once our slaves,
Or masters, it doesn't matter.
In death lies no races.
Say nothing but good of the dead
Because they were once living people,
People like you and me.
In death they are beloved.
De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum
De Mortuis Nil Nisi Bonum (Latin for "Say nothing but good of the dead.")
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