My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.

I will be a man among men; and no longer a dreamer among shadows. Henceforth be mine a life of action and reality! I will work in my own sphere, nor wish it other than it is. This alone is health and happiness.

Everyone says that forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.

Each morning sees some task begin, each evening sees it close.

This is the place. Stand still, my steed,- Let me review the scene, And summon from the shadowy past The forms that once have been.

The heart, like the mind, has a memory. And in it are kept the most precious keepsakes.

Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each tomorrow Find us farther than today.