Those who, like the beasts, have no such Hope, pass their old age shrouded with an inward gloom.

Flying is the only active profession I could ever continue with enthusiasm after the War.

I dreamed kind Jesus fouled the big-gun gears; and caused a permanent stoppage in all bolts; and buckled with a smile Mausers and Colts; and rusted every bayonet with His tears.

The old happiness is unreturning. Boy's griefs are not so grievous as youth's yearning. Boys have no sadness sadder than our hope.

All I ask is to be held above the barren wastes of want.

Be bullied, be outraged, by killed, but do not kill.

Ambition may be defined as the willingness to receive any number of hits on the nose.