"Lives of great men oft remind us as we o'er their pages turn, That we too may leave behind us - Letters that we ought to burn"
- Thomas Hood
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas Hood advises us that the lives of excellent guys can work as a lesson for us. As we check out their achievements and struggles, we are reminded that we too have the possible to leave a lasting impact on the world. However, Hood also cautions us to be conscious of the tradition we leave. Simply as great males have left behind letters that inspire and educate, we too have the power to leave behind our own words and actions. It is necessary to reflect on what we are leaving behind and ensure that it is something we would be proud to have others read and remember us by.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Hood between May 23, 1799 and May 3, 1845. He was a famous Poet from England.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
