2 Quotes About Ozymandia

The title character of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1818 poem, "Ozymandias," is a king who once ruled large portions of the world. But now after centuries of time and weather, his body lies broken and buried in the sand, and his name is little more than an inscription carved into a monument. The story has been retold and parodied many times (and even has its own statue), but it’s always about the same: human vanity and arrogance. Whether you’re looking for a joke or a reminder, here are some great quotes about Ozymandias.