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Grave Thoughts on Greatness and Goodness

My father had very clear beliefs about what would endure into eternity and designed his headstone to reflect his convictions.  On the back of the stone are engraved the names of his children.  On the front is an engraving of the Salt Lake Temple, along with the date of his marriage.  And under his name is etched a single sentence, which he felt came to him by revelation: In God’s divine plan, all achievements will fade into oblivion except personal righteousness.

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