"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
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"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
Then when his fiery spirit rose flaming after,
High toward the topmost heaven of heavens up-caught!
"All hail! our younger brother!" Shakespeare said,
And Dante nodded his imperial head.

He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

I sometimes think I was born to live up to my name. How could I be anything else but what read more

I sometimes think I was born to live up to my name. How could I be anything else but what I am having been named Madonna? I would either have ended up a nun or this.

Above any Greek or Roman name.

Above any Greek or Roman name.

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secret of getting along -- read more

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secret of getting along -- whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement.

There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement.

One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them.

One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, read more

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.