Count not the cost of honour to the dead! The tribute that a mighty nation pays To those who loved her well in former days Means more than gratitude for glories fled; For every noble man that she hath bred, Lives in the bronze and marble that we raise, Immortalised by art's immortal praise, To lead our sons as he our fathers led.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Monuments to the dead serve as eternal guides for future generations, carrying more value than simple gratitude.
- In plain terms
- Statues honor the dead to teach the living how to lead.
- What can you take from it?
- Public memorials preserve leadership values for the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should we remember of the dead?
- How do statues shape society?
Another view
It assumes statues are effective tools for moral instruction.
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