Imre Madach 1823-1864 Hungarian lawyer, poet, politician, and writer. His poem, “The Tragedy of Man”, is his major work. Mandatory reading for Hungarian high school students and many of the lines are common quotes in Hungary today. Inscribed on Madach’s pillar is a quote from his poem: “Man, I have spoken! Fight! And, unfaltering, trust!” Dedicated in 1950, his bust was sculpted by Hungarian-born sculptor Alexander Finta.