This monument, doubtless meant to inspire awe of the ruler, is a symbol of the world’s view of greatness ​ — that of making oneself appear as big and important as possible and making others feel insignificant.
شکی نیست که دلیل ساختن این بنای یادبود نیز چیزی جز ایجاد چنین احساسی در بیننده نبوده است .‏