Epitaph for Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was laid to rest yesterday in Sri Lanka. According to the story, his tombstone will soon be engraved with the following words…

Here lies Arthur C Clarke.

He never grew up and did not stop growing.

That’s about the most succinct description of a life well-lived – and a life worth living – that I’ve ever read.

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  1. Unknown's avatar
    qemuel

    “It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.”

    Wise words from an excellent author.

  2. Unknown's avatar
    Anonymous

    The man has never proved Childhoods End.
    Arthur – you have now taken the ultimus Oddesy! Be well, prepare a path!!!!!

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