America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.

The Niobe of nations! there she stands.

Out of chaos God made a world, and out of high passions comes a people.

A mistress never is nor can be a friend. While you agree, you are lovers; and when it is over, anything but friends.

What is Death, so it be but glorious? 'Tis a sunset; And mortals may be happy to resemble The Gods but in decay.

He who grown aged in this world of woe, In deeds, not years, piercing the depths of life, So that no wonder waits him.

Fair Greece! sad relic of departed worth! Immortal, though no more! though fallen, great!