The martyr cannot be dishonored, every lash inflicted is a tongue of flame, every prison a more illustrious abode.
Northwestern's alumni list is truly impressive. This university has graduated best-selling authors, Olympians, presidential candidates, Grammy winners, Peabody winners, Emmy winners, and that's just me!
To be awarded a prize which takes its name from an illustrious Dutchman who at the same time was a great citizen of Europe and through his writings did so much to open up our modern world of sensibility and thought is indeed a most signal honour.
I was born to an illustrious family in Hyderabad.
There are so few who are men worthy of praise in this dreadful life: Mr. McMahon is one who immediately comes to mind; Billy Shakespeare is another, Bob Barker, god rest his soul - wait, he's not passed yet has he? Drat, take that one off, I suppose.
It is noble to be shy, illustrious not to know how to act, great not to have a gift for living.
I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.
That short, potential stir That each can make but once, That bustle so illustrious Tis almost consequence, Is the eclat of death.
They were all famous and fantastic fellows.
