Truth ever lovely - since the world began, The foe of tyrants, and the friend of man.

A man who will not leave his room because he does not know how, or is afraid to open the door, is trapped just the same whether or not the door is locked.

United States, your banner wears Two emblems--one of fame; Alas! the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame. Your banner's constellation types White freedom with its stars, But what's the meaning of the stripes? They mean your negroes' scars.

Who hath not own'd, with rapture-smitten frame, The power of grace, the magic of a name.

Love's a fire that needs renewal Of fresh beauty for its fuel.

Triumphal arch, that fill'st the sky When storms prepare to part, I ask not proud Philosophy To teach me what thou art.

the soul of conversation is sympathy