If ancient tales say true, nor wrong these holy men.

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

Parting day Dies like the dolphin, whom each pang imbues With a new colour as it gasps away, The last still loveliest, till-'t is gone, and all is gray.

I should, many a good day, have blown my brains out, but for the recollection that it would have given pleasure to my mother-in-law.

I stood in Venice, on the Bridge of Sighs, A palace and a prison on each hand.

The image of Eternity--the throne Of the Invisible; even from out thy slime The monsters of the deep are made; each zone Obeys thee; thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone.

Here's a sigh to those who love me,And a smile to those who hate;And, whatever sky's above me,Here's a heart for every fate.