It is more difficult to look upon victory than upon battle.

For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war, Was to wed the fair Ellen of Lochinvar.

He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.

Tears are the softening showers which cause the seed of heaven to spring up in the human heart.

Vengeance to God alone belongs; But, when I think of all my wrongs My blood is liquid flame!

Whose lenient sorrows find relief, whose joys are chastened by their grief.

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.