Duty, though set about by thorns, may still be made a staff supporting even while it tortures. Cast it away, and, like the prophet's wand, it changes to a snake.
Quality, not quantity, is my measure.
Troubles are like babies - they only grow by nursing.
Keep your eyes and ears open, if you desire to get on in the world.
Love the sea? I dote upon it--from the beach.
Literature, like a gypsy, to be picturesque, should be a little ragged.