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The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
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.]
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.
Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.
Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.
The first in glory, as the first in place.
The first in glory, as the first in place.
Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.
Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.
Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
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.
