The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

The fire of glory is the torch of the mind.

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.]

Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

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.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

Glory built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.

To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.