The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.

The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

The paths of glory at least lead to the grave, but the paths of duty may not get you any read more

The paths of glory at least lead to the grave, but the paths of duty may not get you any where.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

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.]

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.