Quote#Truth
Lie lightly on my ashes, gentle earthe
Quote byJohn Fletcher · 1579–1625
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Tragedy of Bonduca (1611–14; pub. 1647), Act IV, scene 3 ("Sit tibi terra levis," familiar inscription).
English (original)
Lie lightly on my ashes, gentle earthe.
— John Fletcher
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