[My kitten's] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.

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

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

Perhaps thou gav'st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.

A life all turbulence and noise may seem To him that leads it wise and to be praised, But wisdom is a pearl with most success Sought in still waters.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.