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Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.
[Lat., Gloria virtutem tanquam umbra sequitur.]
Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.
[Lat., Gloria virtutem tanquam umbra sequitur.]
Most dreams of glory are safe because we never venture to put them into practice.
Most dreams of glory are safe because we never venture to put them into practice.
. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.
. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.
Glory is the shadow of virtue.
Glory is the shadow of virtue.
Glory is a heavy burden, a murdering poison, and to bear it is an art. And to have that art read more
Glory is a heavy burden, a murdering poison, and to bear it is an art. And to have that art is rare.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.
I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.
So may glory from defect arise.
So may glory from defect arise.