Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Posterity will never survey a nobler grave than this: here lie the bones of Castlereagh: stop, traveler, and piss.


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Summary

This quote is a sarcastic comment on the legacy of the politician Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh. It suggests that he is unworthy of admiration or respect, and that his final resting place should instead be treated with disrespect. The quote uses crude language and humor to convey the speaker's disdain for Castlereagh and their belief that he deserves to be forgotten and disregarded by future generations.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron
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