Headstone Quotes About Adventure

For travellers, climbers, sailors and people who simply said yes to life, a quiet epitaph doesn't quite fit. These lines capture a spirit of adventure — and the hope of one more journey.

Short epitaphs

• The adventure continues.
• Gone exploring.
• Life was his great adventure.
• Onward.
• She saw the world.
• Not all who wander are lost — he simply went ahead.

Scripture

• If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me. (Psalm 139:9–10)
• Be strong and of a good courage… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)
• I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. (2 Timothy 4:7)

Public-domain poetry and prose

• I cannot rest from travel: I will drink / Life to the lees. (Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Ulysses, 1842)
• Home is the sailor, home from sea, / And the hunter home from the hill. (Robert Louis Stevenson, Requiem, 1887)

A note on popular sayings

Some adventure quotes shared online come from modern books and films that are still under copyright, and some are wrongly attributed. Scripture, the classics above and original lines like "Gone exploring" are safe choices. When in doubt, check the source.

Designs to pair

• A compass — see compass meaning.
• A globe — see globe meaning.
• Mountains — see mountain scene headstones.
• A sailboat — see sailboat meaning.

A note on sources

Quotations here are scripture (King James Version) or works in the public domain, alongside original lines you're free to use. If you choose another quotation, check who wrote it and whether it is still under copyright before it is engraved.

Key Takeaways

• Adventure lines suit travellers and explorers.
• Psalm 139:9–10 promises guidance anywhere.
• Tennyson and Stevenson are public domain.
• Check sources for modern sayings.

Next Step

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