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So may glory from defect arise.
So may glory from defect arise.
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.
The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.
The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.
Who pants for glory, finds but short repose;
A breath revives him, or a breath o'erthrows.
Who pants for glory, finds but short repose;
A breath revives him, or a breath o'erthrows.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.
The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.
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.
Unless what we do is useful, our glory is vain.
[Lat., Nisi utile est quod facimus, stulta est gloria.]
Unless what we do is useful, our glory is vain.
[Lat., Nisi utile est quod facimus, stulta est gloria.]
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
