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.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

. . . glory built
On selfish principles is shame and guilt.

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

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.

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.

Glory is like a circle in the water,
Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself
Till by broad read more

Glory is like a circle in the water,
Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself
Till by broad spreading it disperse to naught.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.