But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

But sighs subside, and tears (even widows') shrink,
Like Arno in the summer, to a shallow.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.

They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.

The goate must browse where she is tyed.

The goate must browse where she is tyed.

Originality provokes originality.

Originality provokes originality.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.