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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."” quote by Edward Everett Hale
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“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."”

Edward Everett Hale

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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize humility over grandiosity.

Themes

humility power service

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public memorials
  • leadership
  • personal ambition

Key Concepts

Monumentality spirituality human dignity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true power look like?
  • How can we honor history without oppression?
A Different Perspective

Monuments can inspire positive change if contextualized.

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