Boast Quote by Edward Everett Hale
“You shall not pile, with servile toil, Your monuments upon my breast, Nor yet within the common soil Lay down the wreck of power to rest, Where man can boast that he has trod On him that was "the scourge of God."”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Voice of the Martyrs, 1865
Powerful monuments should not dominate the human spirit; true strength lies in humility and service.
In simple terms: Monuments should not dominate humanity.
Prioritize humility over grandiosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public memorials
- leadership
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true power look like?
- How can we honor history without oppression?
Monuments can inspire positive change if contextualized.