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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

3338 Edward Young 1683-1765 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:3338
AUTHOR:Edward Young (1683–1765)
QUOTATION:Pygmies are pygmies still, though percht on Alps;
And pyramids are pyramids in vales.
Each man makes his own stature, builds himself.
Virtue alone outbuilds the Pyramids;
Her monuments shall last when Egypt’s fall.
ATTRIBUTION:Night Thoughts. Night vi. Line 309.