Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.

Shame on the body for breaking down while the spirit perseveres.

The fortitude of a Christian consists in patience, not in enterprises which the poets call heroic, and which are commonly the effects of interest, pride and worldly honor.

For danger levels man and brute And all are fellows in their need.

Not Heav'n itself upon the past has pow'r; But what has been, has been, and I have had my hour.

Freedom which in no other land will thrive, Freedom an English subject's sole prerogative.

Lucky men are favorites of Heaven.