Content + 

One day when Satan visited the earth + 

In order that his eyes might feed his mirth, + 

A loyal follower in sorrow said, + 

“Father of Falsehood, to our idols wed + 

We rear memorials in bronze and stone + 

To every kind of mortal greatness known; + 

But not in this thy realm stands anywhere + 

A monument or statue to declare + 

Thy greater glory.” With the modest mien + 

Of violet that loves to bloom unseen, + 

Satan replied: “All earthly fame I shun, + 

Content with consciousness of work well done. + 

Statues to heroes! Mine the humble glory + 

To tell on every pedestal the story.” + 