Be thou the rainbow in the storms of life. The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, and tints tomorrow with prophetic ray.

By Heaven! it is a splendid sight to see For one who hath no friend, no brother there.

The lapse of ages changes all things - time, language, the earth, the bounds of the sea, the stars of the sky, and every thing about, around, and underneath man, except man himself.

I deny nothing, but doubt everything.

Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues of man, without his vices. This praise, which would be unmeaning flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just tribute to the memory of Botswain, a dog.

I've seen your stormy seas and stormy women, And pity lovers rather more than seamen.

The truly brave are soft of heart and eyes, and feel for what their duty bids them do.