Glory is like a circle in the water,
Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself
Till by broad read more

Glory is like a circle in the water,
Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself
Till by broad spreading it disperse to naught.

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

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

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

So may glory from defect arise.

So may glory from defect arise.

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.

There is no road of flowers leading to glory

There is no road of flowers leading to glory

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

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.