Covetousness bursts the sack and spills the grain.

To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.

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

I like a highland friend who will stand by me not only when I am in the right, but when I am a little in the wrong.

Ridicule, the weapon of all others most feared by enthusiasts of every description, and which from its predominance over such minds, often checks what is absurd, and fully as often smothers that which is noble.

Tell that to the marines - the sailors won't believe it.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.