How tranquil is a coral tomb, and may the heavens grant that my companions and I be buried in no other!

Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.

I have been, am, in his service; I have seen his generosity and goodness; and I will never betray him-not for all the gold in the world. I have come from a village where they don't eat that kind of bread.

As for difficulties," replied Ferguson, in a serious tone, "they were made to be overcome.

I am very bad at expressing tender sentiments. The very word 'love' frightens me.

Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity ever forces it onwards.

Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best.