The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

The country is not priest-ridded, but press-ridden.

Then read from the treasured volume the poem of thy choice, and lend to the rhyme of the poet the beauty of thy voice.

Mercy more becomes a magistrate than the vindictive wrath which men call justice.

Where'er a noble deed is wrought, Where'er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise.

Talk not of wasted affection - affection never was wasted.

And so we plough along, as the fly said to the ox.