Elizabeth ii Quote by Rudyard Kipling
““Like Princes crowned they bore them-- Like Demi-Gods they wrought, When the New World lay before them In headlong fact and thought. Fate and their foemen proved them Above all meed of praise, And Gloriana loved them, And Shakespeare wrote them plays! . . . . . . . Now Valour, Youth, and Life's delight break forth In flames of wondrous deed, and thought sublime--- Lightly to mould new worlds or lightly loose Words that shall shake and shape all after-time! Giants with giants, wits with wits engage, And England-England-England takes the breath Of morning, body and soul, till the great Age Fulfills in one great chord:--Elizabeth!””
About This Quote
Celebrates youthful vigor and creative ambition that reshape societies, likening them to heroic giants shaping destiny.
In simple terms: Youthful ambition reshapes the world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, creative action.
Themes
ambition
creativity
heroism
national identity
literary homage
Mood
exuberant
inspirational
Type
historical
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- exploring new ideas
- artistic creation
- national revival
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
Renaissance spirit
cultural mythmaking
poetic grandeur
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance daring ambition with realistic planning?
- What responsibilities accompany great creative power?
A Different Perspective
Idealizes heroism without acknowledging practical limits.
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