Let no man write my epitaph; for as no man who knows my motives dare now vindicate them, let not prejudice or ignorance asperse them. Let them rest in obscurity and peace! Let my memory be left in oblivion, my tomb remain uninscribed, until other times and other men can do justice to my character.

Summary

This quote expresses the desire for one's true intentions and motives to be understood and appreciated by future generations. The speaker wishes that no one attempts to write their epitaph because, at the present moment, nobody knows their true motives well enough to defend them. They hope that prejudice and ignorance will not tarnish their reputation. Instead, they want their legacy to remain obscure and undisturbed until a time comes when others can accurately judge and portray their character.