"Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise, (That last infirmity of noble mind) To scorn delights, and live la…"

"Des humeurs desraisonnables des hommes, il semble que les philosophes mesmes se desfacent plus tard et plus envy de c…"

"Though the desire of fame be the last weakness Wise men put off."

"Fame lulls the fever of the soul, and makes Us feel that we have grasp'd an immortality."

"Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil."

"Fame, if not double fac'd, is double mouth'd, And with contrary blast proclaims most deeds; On both his wings, one bl…"

"May see thee now, though late, redeem thy name, And glorify what else is damn'd to fame."

"His fame was great in all the land."

"Read but o'er the Stories Of men most fam'd for courage or for counsaile And you shall find that the desire of glory …"

"I'll make thee glorious by my pen And famous by my sword."