The more justifiable Arsinoe's doubts seemed to be and the more loudly did an inward voice warn him not to offer this fresh sacrifice to his vain-gloriousness, the more firmly and desperately did he defend his wish to do so; and as he fought for the thing he desired, it acquired in his eyes a semblance of necessity and a number of reasons suggested themselves which made it appear both justifiable and easy of attainment.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Theology possesses a vain-gloriousness which places its faith in human theories; but science, at its best, is humble before nature herself.
"Adventures In Contentment"
David Grayson AKA: Ray Stannard Baker
Audrey, standing behind the detective and unseen by him, observed the gloriousness of Mr. Gilman's demeanour and also Mr. Gilman's desire that she should note the same and appreciate it.
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett