'Epitaph on John Dove' was first published in 1801, although the verses may have been composed as early as 1785. John Dove (also referred to as John Dow) was publican of the Whiteford Arms in ...

Memento mori, a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die," encourages us to live life to the fullest. The phrase originates from ancient Rome, where a servant would remind victorious generals ...