Corpses Quote by Gordon Korman
““During construction, when a worker died, his body was built right into the Wall itself. No one knew how many corpses lay within the stone and mortar, but some estimates ran as high as three million souls.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Swindle by Gordon Korman, 2008
The quote suggests that massive, hidden sacrifices are embedded in monumental projects, often unnoticed by the public.
In simple terms: Great works may hide terrible costs.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden human costs.
Themes
history
construction
human cost
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- urban development
- construction safety
- heritage preservation
Key Concepts
Ethics
memory
burden
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen sacrifices are made for progress?
- How can societies honor forgotten victims?
A Different Perspective
Often the truth is concealed by official narratives.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
![“Of course I think it's a movie for everybody [Insane Farting Corpse], but that's probably just because it's a movie for me.” quote by Paul Dano](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14e/paul-dano-2579_corpses_of-course-i-think-it-s-a-movie-for-every_14478.jpg)