The tumult and the shouting dies; The Captains and the Kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kipling states that while leaders leave and noise ends, the true sacrifice remains the humble and contrite heart.
- In plain terms
- When noise stops and leaders leave, the only lasting thing is a humble heart.
- What can you take from it?
- Humility outlasts fame and noise in the end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly remains after the noise ends?
- Is humility more valuable than fame?
Another view
It prioritizes inner states over external actions or social contributions.
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