4 John Milton Quotes on Legacy

John Milton quotes on legacy

5. What needs my Shakespeare for his honoured bones, The labor of an age in piled stones, Or that his hallowed relics should be hid Under a star-y-pointing pyramid? Dear son of memory, great heir of fame, What need'st thou such weak witness of thy name?

6. And so sepulchred in such pomp dost lie, That kings for such a tomb would wish to die.

17. By labor and intent study (which I take to be my portion in this life), joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die.

105. Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil.