Quote by Daniel Webster

If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work on brass, time will efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work on mens immortal minds, if we impress on them high principles, the just fear of God, and love for their fellow-men, we engrave on those tablets something which no time can efface, and which will brighten and brighten to all eternity.

If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work on brass,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the impermanence of physical creations such as marble, brass, and temples. However, it asserts that by working on the minds of people and instilling them with noble values like reverence for God and compassion for others, we leave an indelible mark on their souls. Unlike tangible objects, these virtues cannot be erased by the passage of time. Instead, they continue to grow and radiate, transcending temporality and enduring for eternity.

By Daniel Webster

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