Whatever brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home.

I would not change my native landFor rich Peru with all her gold

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove, the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.

Do not expect to arrive at certainty in every subject which you pursue. There are a hundred things wherein we mortals. . . must be content with probability, where our best light and reasoning will reach no farther.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.