The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

Heaven know its time; the bullet has its billet

In prosperous times I have sometimes felt my fancy and powers of language flag, but adversity is to me at least a tonic and bracer.

I have heard men talk about the blessings of freedom," he said to himself, "but I wish any wise man would teach me what use to make of it now that I have it.

The sickening pang of hope deferr'd.

Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.

Look back, and smile on perils past.