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

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.

Look back, and smile on perils past.

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

Land of my sires! what mortal hand Can e'er untie the filial band That knits me to thy rugged strand!

Vacant heart, and hand, and eye, Easy live and quiet die.

A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.