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Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself Till by broad spreading it disperse read more
Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself Till by broad spreading it disperse to naught
True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written; in writing what deserves to be read; and in so read more
True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written; in writing what deserves to be read; and in so living as to make the world happier and better for our living in it.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late
Holy Father, so passes away the glory of the world.
[Lat., Pater sancte, sic transit gloria mundi.]
Holy Father, so passes away the glory of the world.
[Lat., Pater sancte, sic transit gloria mundi.]
I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.
I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.
The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.
The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.
Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.