Yet leaving here a name, I trust, That will not perish in the dust.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker trusts that their name will remain remembered after they die.
- In plain terms
- I hope my name will not be forgotten.
- What can you take from it?
- Legacy depends on how you are remembered.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What name do you want to leave?
- Does memory matter more than life?
Another view
Names often fade regardless of intent.
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