Below the effigy is a skeleton-like figure, which was intended to proclaim the moral maxim, memento mori.
These words may not be very acceptable, any more than my derivation of the excess of history from the mediæval memento mori and the hopelessness that Christianity bears in its heart towards all future ages of earthly existence.
For mankind still keeps to its memento mori, and shows it by the universal need for history; science may flap its wings as it will, it has never been able to gain the free air.
The memento mori, spoken to humanity as well as the individual, was a sting that never ceased to pain, the crown of mediæval knowledge and consciousness.
The Egyptians enforced the precept "Memento Mori" by introducing at their banquets a small coffin containing the image of a corpse which, according to Herodotus, was shown to each guest.
Memento Mori" jewel of enamelled gold; inscribed round the sides: "Through the resurrection of Christe we be all sanctified.
Frightened perhaps to have such a memento mori under her royal eyes, her Majesty had angrily forbidden the young prince’s coming into England.
Wise men I hold those rakes of old Who, as we read in antique story, When lyres were struck and wine was poured, Set the white Death's Head on the board - Memento mori.
Stop not to pluck the leaves of bay That greenly deck the path of glory, The wreath will wither if you stay, So pass along your earnest way - Memento mori.
Life's bloom flares like a meteor past; A joy so dazzling cannot last - Memento mori.
The elder man's face and hands appeared transparent as the crystal memento mori on the table beside him.
The light had died out of his face, his hands clutched tremblingly at the crystal memento mori resting on his knees.
Stop not to pluck the leaves of bay That greenly deck the path of glory, The wreath will wither if you stay, So pass along your earnest way-- Memento mori.
Life's bloom flares like a meteor past; A joy so dazzling cannot last-- Memento mori.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "memento mori" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
