There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?

Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?

Thursday come, and the week's gone.

Thursday come, and the week's gone.

O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.

O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.