Art Quote by William Shakespeare
““Not marble nor the gilded monuments Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme, But you shall shine more bright in these contents Than unswept stone, besmeared with sluttish time. When wasteful war shall statues overturn And broils roots out the work of masonry, Nor mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn The living record of your memory. 'Gainst death and all-oblivious enmity Shall you pace forth; your praise shall still find room Even in the eyes of all posterity That wear this world out to the ending doom. So, till judgement that yourself arise, You in this, and dwell in lovers eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sonnet (unknown), 1609
Poetry can outlive monuments, preserving memory beyond physical decay.
In simple terms: Words endure longer than stone.
Key Takeaway
Create lasting impact through expression.
Themes
legacy
memory
artistic immortality
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- public monuments
- historical preservation
- personal remembrance
Key Concepts
poetry
ephemerality
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- What will you leave behind?
- How does art shape future perception?
A Different Perspective
Physical structures may still dominate public memory.
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