Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.

There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.

I tell the tale as it was told to me.

I tell the tale as it was told to me.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly read more

The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly dear.

A countenance inconceivably forbidding.

A countenance inconceivably forbidding.