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.]

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

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.

So may glory from defect arise.

So may glory from defect arise.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.

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.