Pity that consequences are determined not by excuses but by actions!
Well, well, my boy, if good luck knocks at your door, don't you put your head out at window and tell it to be gone about its business, that's all.
... when one's outward lot is perfect, the sense of inward imperfection is the more pressing.
The desire to conquer is itself a sort of subjection.
A man deep-wounded may feel too much pain To feel much anger.
Anger seek it prey,-- Something to tear with sharp-edged tooth and claw, Like not to go off hungry, leaving Love To feast on milk and honeycomb at will.