I Courted Fame But As

A Sovereign's Great Example Forms A People; The Public Breast Is Noble Or Vile As He Inspires It.

True Valor, On Virtue Founded Strong, Meets All Events Alike.

What Proves The Hero Truly Great,is Never, Never To Despair.

Affliction Is The Wholesome Soil Of Virtue, Where Patience, Honor, Sweet Humility, And Calm Fortitude, Take Root And Strongly Flourish.

I Courted Fame But As A Spur To Brave And Honest Deeds; Who Despises Fame Will Soon Renounce The Virtues That Deserve It.