The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

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 drags all men along, low as well as high, bound captive at
the wheels of her glittering car.
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Glory drags all men along, low as well as high, bound captive at
the wheels of her glittering car.
[Lat., Fulgente trahit constrictos Gloria curru
Non minus ignotos generosis.]

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.

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.

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.