The practice of perseverance
The practice of perseverance is the discipline of the noblest virtues. To run well, we must run to the end. It is not the fighting but the’ conquering that gives a hero his title to renown. Elias Lyman Magoon
Renown
Some for renown, on
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote. Edward Young
The melancholy ghosts of
The melancholy ghosts of dead renown, Whispering faint echoes of the world’s applause. Edward Young
Who, for the poor
Who, for the poor renown of being smart, Would leave a sting within a brother’s heart? Edward Young
[Every age], however destitute
[Every age], however destitute of science or virtue, sufficiently abounds with acts of blood and military renown. Edward Gibbon
In the second century
In the second century of the Christian era, the Empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilised portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of … Read more
If any ambitious man
If any ambitious man have a fancy to revolutionize, at one effort, the universal world of human thought, human opinion, and human sentiment, the opportunity is his own — the road to immortal renown lies straight, open, and unencumbered before him. All that he has to do is to write and publish a very little … Read more
I\’ll plant and water,
I’ll plant and water, sow and weed, Till not an inch of earth shows brown, And take a vow of each small seed To grow to greenness and renown: And then some day you’ll pass my way, See gold and crimson, bell and star, And catch my garden’s soul, and say: \”How sweet these cottage … Read more
Arjuna is a warrior
Arjuna is a warrior of great renown, says he won’t fight. He tells Krishna: I can’t fight because I love these people. It’s immoral. It’s unjust. There’s no winning. Frederick Lenz
Petite ville, grand renom.
Petite ville, grand renom. Small town, great renown. Francois Rabelais