“We shall march prospering,-not thro' his presence; Songs may inspirit us,-not from his lyre; Deeds will be done,-while he boasts his quiescence, Still bidding crouch whom the rest bade aspire.” MayStillsDoneSongDeedsMarchAspireBoastBiddingProspering Book:Browning: Poems Source: Browning: Poems
“Who aspires to remain leader must keep in advance of his column. His fear must not play traitor to his occasions. The instant he falls into line with his followers, a bolder spirit may throw himself at the head of the movement initiated, and in that moment his leadership is gone.” MayPlayMomentsSpiritFallLeadershipLinesLeaderGoneMovementOccasionsInstantThat MomentFollowersAspireColumnsTraitor Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought