Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds.

The past is the sepulchre of our dead emotions.

Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.

It is of very little use in trying to be dignified, if dignity is no part of your character.

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.

Mortal beauty stings while it delights.

The best evidence of merit is a cordial recognition of it whenever and wherever it may be found.