Built Quote by Abraham Cowley
“Vain, weak-built isthmus, which dost proudly rise Up between two eternities!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Vain and Weak‑Built Isthmus” (1660)
Pride in fleeting achievements is fragile, rising briefly between eternity.
In simple terms: Pride is temporary and fragile.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fleeting nature of pride.
Themes
pride
transience
human ambition
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- public acclaim
- personal achievements
Key Concepts
philosophy
literary metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What lasting values can replace fleeting pride?
- How does awareness of transience affect ambition?
A Different Perspective
Pride may lead to hubris if unchecked.
