“Through all history, from the beginning, a noble army of martyrs have fought fiercely and fallen bravely for that unseen mistress, their country. So, through all history, to the end, as long as men believe in God that army must still march and fall, recruited only from the flower of mankind, cheered only by their own hope of humanity, strong only in the confidence of their cause.” MenBelieveLongStillsEndsCountryHumanityFallStrongCausesMankindFlowerArmyNobleFallenMarchBelieve In GodUnseenMartyrMistress Book:Orations and Addresses of George William Curtis: On the principles and character of American institutions, and the duties of American citizens, 1856-1891 Source: Orations and Addresses of George William Curtis: On the principles and character of American institutions, and the duties of American citizens, 1856-1891
“The death of a man is like the fall of a mighty nation That had valiant armies, captains, and prophets, And wealthy ports and ships all over the seas.” MenFallNationsSeaArmyShipsProphetWealthyCaptainsPortValiant Author:Czeslaw Milosz