Monument Quotes
On history, meaning, and lasting legacy
These monument quotes look at the word itself, noting its Latin origin, alongside a specific example: the ancient Stela 29 at Tikal, among the earliest dated Maya monuments known. Count quotes touches on the calendar system used to date it.
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The earliest dated monument yet discovered in Tikal and all of the Maya lowlands, Stela 29, has a Long Count date of 8.12.14.13.15, which translates to A.D. 292.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does one quote say about the origin of the word "monument"?
It notes that the word monument comes from Latin, reflecting on the word's linguistic roots. Explore Because quotes for the fuller reasoning behind that observation.
Is there a quote about an ancient monument?
Yes, one quote describes Stela 29 at Tikal, among the earliest dated monuments found in the Maya lowlands, giving its Long Count date translating to A.D. 292.
Why are monuments rarely built for pessimists, according to these quotes?
One quote observes that monuments tend to honor hope, achievement, or admiration, noting that none have ever been raised to a pessimist.
What purpose do monuments serve based on this collection?
One quote states plainly that a monument is meant to be built as a symbol, standing for an idea or memory rather than a practical function. See Built quotes for that line in full.
Does this collection focus on ancient or modern monuments?
Both, it includes an ancient Maya monument alongside more general, timeless reflections on why monuments are built in the first place.
Other quotes focus on why monuments get built at all, observing that none are raised to pessimists and that a monument is meant to stand as a lasting symbol. See Built quotes for more on that idea.
