Jake Tapper

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Score 99

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

50 years ago—on June 28, 1975—Rod Serling dies.

"I just want them to remember me 100 years from now. I don’t care that they’re not able to quote a single line that I’ve written. But just that they can say, 'Oh, he was a writer.' That’s sufficiently an honored position for me.”

6/28/2025, 4:00:15 AM

The statement reflects on the legacy of a writer, expressing a desire for remembrance and respect for the craft. It is reflective and honors the individual's contribution to literature and culture.

Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding and respect for the writer's legacy, emphasizing the value of being remembered for one's contributions to the arts. [+1]