Profan'd the God-given strength, and marr'd the lofty line.

A glass of good wine is a gracious creature, and reconciles poor mortality to itself and that is what few things can do.

Those who are too idle to read, save for the purpose of amusement, may in these works acquire some acquaintance with history, which, however inaccurate, is better than none.

For love is heaven and heaven is love.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

The man who is deserving the name is the one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than for himself.

Hail to the Chief who in triumph advances!