To most of us the future seems unsure. But then it always has been; and we who have seen great changes must have great hopes.

In this life he laughs longest who laughs last.

The distant soul can shake the distant friend's soul and make the longing felt, over untold miles.

I have seen dawn and sunset on moors and windy hills Coming in solemn beauty like slow old tunes of Spain.

The days that make us happy make us wise

I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky; and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.

It is too maddening. I've got to fly off, right now, to some devilish navy yard, 3 hours in a seasick steamer, & after being heartily sick, I'll have to speak 3 times, & then be sick coming home. Still, who would not be sick for England?