Quote by Sir Walter Scott, The Lay of the

Despite those titles, power, and pelf, The wretch, concentred all in self, Living, shall forfeit fair renown, And, doubly dying, shall go down To the vile dust, from whence he sprung, Unwept, unhonor'd, and unsung.

Despite those titles, power, and pelf, The wretch, concentre

Summary

This quote from the poem "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" by Robert Burns emphasizes the insignificance and ultimate demise of those individuals who are selfish and solely concerned with their own personal gains. It suggests that even if such individuals amass wealth and hold positions of power, they will ultimately lose any chance of achieving true honor and renown. Furthermore, the quote implies that their legacy will be forgotten and that they will ultimately be remembered as nothing more than common dust, met with no mourning or recognition.

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By Sir Walter Scott, The Lay of the

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