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The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
So may glory from defect arise.
So may glory from defect arise.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
Go where glory waits thee;
But while fame elates thee,
Oh! still remember me.
Go where glory waits thee;
But while fame elates thee,
Oh! still remember me.
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.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
[Lat., Cineri gloria sera est.]
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
[Lat., Cineri gloria sera est.]
The love of glory gives an immense stimulus.
[Lat., Immensum gloria calcar habet.]
The love of glory gives an immense stimulus.
[Lat., Immensum gloria calcar habet.]
True glory takes root, and even spreads; all false pretences, like flowers, fall to the ground; nor can any counterfeit read more
True glory takes root, and even spreads; all false pretences, like flowers, fall to the ground; nor can any counterfeit last long.