Hands that the rod of empire might have sway'd, Or waked to ecstasy the living lyre.
They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy.
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Men will believe anything at all provided they are under no obligation to believe it.
There are certain scenes that would awe an atheist into belief, without the help of other argument.
To Contemplation's sober eye. / Such is the race of Man.