An incredible work of art that inspires the desire for greatness, for the chance to sacrifice as Rodin showed these men had. Their anguish is unbearable, but despite it (and in part because of it) the enormity of their actions leaves the realm of mortal ken. To be honest, no crucifix could ever compete: Not only were these men making the ultimate sacrifice, they couldn't even know if would be all for naught!! Though he never saw this statue, it was an opportunity such as this that Conrad's Lord Jim dreamed of...until he got what he wished for.