The Ancient Mariner seizes the guest at the wedding feast and will not let go until he has told all his story: the prototype of the bore.
My strengths make me contemptuous. My weaknesses make me charitable.
City wits, country humorists.
Bravery despite defeat is praiseworthy. Victory despite cowardice is beyond praise.
Forget what hurt you but never forget what it thaught you.
Generosity knows how to count, but refrains.