We all know what Parliament is, and we are all ashamed of it.
The bold may not live long, but the timid never live at all.
Don't ever confuse motion with progress.
A generous prayer is never presented in vain; the petition may be refused, but the petitioner is always, I believe, rewarded by some gracious visitation.
Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?
Of what shall we be proud of if we are not proud of our friends?