Every one on the earth should believe that he has something to give to the world which cannot otherwise be given.

Saint George he was for England, And before he killed the dragon he drank a pint of English ale out of an English flagon.

Our digestions, going sacredly and silently right, that is the foundation of all poetry.

Self-denial is the test and definition of self-government.

The greatest political storm flutters only a fringe of humanity. But an ordinary man and an ordinary woman and their ordinary children literally alter the destiny of nations.

Even a bad shot is dignified when he accepts a duel.

The professional soldier gains more and more power as the general courage of a community declines.