"In men whom men condemn as ill I find so much of goodness still In men whom men pronounce divine I find so much of sin and blot I do not dare to draw a line Between the two where God has not."
- Joaquin Miller
"But to him who tries and fails and dies I give great honor and glory and tears."
"The biggest dog has been a pup."
"The bravest battle that ever was fought Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not It was fought by the mothers of men."
""Brave admiral say but one good word: What shall we do when hope is gone?" The words leapt like a leaping sword: "Sail on! sail on! and on!""
"That man who lives for self alone Lives for the meanest mortal known."