We are never more in danger than when we think ourselves most secure, nor in reality more secure than when we seem to be most in danger.

No wisdom that she may gain by experience and reflection hereafter, will compensate the loss of her present hilarity.

Admirals extolled for standing still, or doing nothing with a deal of skill.

England, with all thy faults I love thee still, My country!

The art of poetry is to touch the passions, and its duty to lead them on the side of virtue.

If a great man struggling with misfortunes is a noble object, a little man that despises them is no contemptible one.

All we behold is miracle.