First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.

We griev'd, we sigh'd, we wept; we never blushed before.

The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life. I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy -- I mean that if you are happy you will be good.

All night the thirsty beach has listening lain With patience dumb, Counting the slow, said moments of her pain; Now morn has come, And with the morn the punctual tide again.

Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.

The earth, that is sufficient, I do not want the constellations any nearer, I know they are very well where they are, I know they suffice for those who belong to them.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

It is easier to show the disorder that must accompany reform than the order that should follow it.

Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.

Whether with Reason, or with Instinct blest, Know, all enjoy that pow'r which suits them best.

It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

here, there and everywhere.

smooth moves, Exlax ( a good put down for a buddy).

Nobody plans to fail, they just fail to plan.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

Sweet April! many a thought Is wedded unto thee, as hearts are wed; Nor shall they fail, till, to its autumn brought, Life's golden fruit is shed.

Where the light wings of Zephyr, oppress'd with perfume, Wax faint o'er the gardens of Gul in her bloom.

A husband is a guy who tells you when you've got on too much lipstick and helps you with your girdle when your hips stick.

I hate the French because they are all slaves and wear wooden shoes.

Never deprive someone of hope - it may be all they have. -Unknown.