The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity.
Colonies do not cease to be colonies because they are independent.
An amateur may not be an artist, though an artist should be an amateur.
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
I have a great confidence in the revelations which holidays bring forth.
I suppose, to use our national motto, something will turn up.