Bud Quote by William Cowper
“Mansions once Knew their own masters, and laborious hinds, That had surviv'd the father, serv'd the son. Now the legitimate and rightful lord Is but a transient guest, newly arrived, And soon to be supplanted. He that saw His patrimonial timber cast its leaf, Sells the last scantling, and transfers the price To some shrewd sharper ere it buds again. Estates are landscapes, gazed upon awhile, Then advertised and auctioneer'd away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Farmer’s Daughter" (attributed) or null
The passage describes how estates change hands, with new owners replacing old, turning land into a commodity.
In simple terms: Land shifts from family heritage to market sale.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the fleeting nature of ownership.
Themes
inheritance
change
economics
Mood
reflective
somber
critical
Type
historical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- real estate
- family farms
- urban development
- historical preservation
Key Concepts
transience
property
market forces
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are lost when land is commodified?
- How can communities preserve heritage amid change?
A Different Perspective
Market forces can erode cultural continuity.
