Hands, that the rod of empire might have swayed, Or waked to ecstasy the living lyre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hands that could have ruled empires or created great art instead rest unknown or unused.
- In plain terms
- People with skills to lead or make art did not get to use them.
- What can you take from it?
- Great talents often go unused due to circumstance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What talents did you never use?
- Who stops people from leading?
Another view
Some choose not to rule or make art despite having ability.
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