Nursing her wrath to keep it warm.--Robert Burns

Love's first snow-drop, virgin kiss.

I pick my favourite quotations and store them in my mind as ready armour, offensive or defensive, amid the struggle of this turbulent existence.

The upright, honest-hearted man Who strives to do the best he can, Need never fear the church's ban Or hell's damnation.

Hope springs exulting on triumphant wing.

Inspiring bold JohnBarleycorn! What dangers thou canst make us scorn! Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!

Here's to us, who's like us Damn few, and they're all dead.