A mass enormous! which, in modern days
No two of earth's degenerate sons could raise.

A mass enormous! which, in modern days
No two of earth's degenerate sons could raise.

What is strength without a double share of wisdom?

What is strength without a double share of wisdom?

That most dangerous of opponents: the one who took pains to comprehend the position of his adversary.

That most dangerous of opponents: the one who took pains to comprehend the position of his adversary.

Don't be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against; not with; the wind.

Don't be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against; not with; the wind.

In that day's feats,
When he might act the woman in the scene,
He prov'd best man read more

In that day's feats,
When he might act the woman in the scene,
He prov'd best man i' th' field, and for his meed
Was brow-bound with the oak.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

Opposition inflames the enthusiast, never converts him.

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose:
therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength read more

For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose:
therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit
still.

The stronger always succeeds.
[Lat., Plus potest qui plus valet.]

The stronger always succeeds.
[Lat., Plus potest qui plus valet.]

Strong are her sons, though rocky are her shores.

Strong are her sons, though rocky are her shores.