He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.

It is the privilege of tale-tellers to open their story in an inn, the free rendezvous of all travellers, and where the humour of each displays itself, without ceremony or restraint.

Look back, and smile on perils past.

Hail to the Chief who in triumph advances!

Women are but the toys which amuse our lighter hours---ambition is the serious business of life.

Where is the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land as Scotland?

Fortune may raise up or abuse the ordinary mortal, but the sage and the soldier should have minds beyond her control.