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“Here were decent godless people; Their only monument the asphalt road And a thousand lost golf balls.” quote by T. S. Eliot
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“Here were decent godless people; Their only monument the asphalt road And a thousand lost golf balls.”

T. S. Eliot

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915) excerpt

Even godless people leave modest marks, like roads and forgotten objects, hinting at fleeting human impact.

In simple terms: Godless people leave small, temporary marks.

Key Takeaway

Notice the modest legacy we leave.

Themes

mortality legacy humility

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban life
  • environmental awareness
  • memorials
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism modernism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small marks do you want to leave?
  • How do everyday objects reflect humanity?
A Different Perspective

Legacy may be overlooked or erased over time.

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