Ridicule often checks what is absurd, and fully as often smothers that which is noble.
come he slow or come he fast it is but death that comes at last
He hath a share of man's intelligence, but no share of man's falsehood.
My hope, my heaven, my trust must be, My gentle guide, in following thee.
All is possible for those who dare to die!
The schoolmaster is termed, classically, Ludi Magister, because he deprives boys of their play.