A brave soul is a thing which all things serve.

We are never happy; we can only remember that we were so once.

Eternity doth wear upon her face the veil of time. They only see the veil, and thus they know not what they stand so near!

The truly great rest in the knowledge of their own deserts, nor seek the conformation of the world.

If you do your fair day's work, you are certain to get your fair day's wage - in praise or pudding, whichever happens to suit your taste.

A tender sadness drops upon my soul, like the soft twilight dropping on the world.

To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.