Yes, there's a luck in most things; and in none more than being born at the right time.

Faith and joy are the ascensive forces of song.

A critic must accept what is best in a poet, and thus become his best encourager.

Above the clouds I lift my wing To hear the bells of Heaven ring; Some of their music, though my fights be wild, To Earth I bring; Then let me soar and sing!

Men are egotists, and not all tolerant of one man's selfhood; they do not always deem the amities elective.

Poetry is an art, and chief of the fine art; the easiest to dabble in, the hardest in which to reach true excellence.

Worth, courage, honor, these indeed Your sustenance and birthright are.

Music waves eternal wands,-- Enchantress of the souls of mortals!

Fashion is a potency in art, making it hard to judge between the temporary and the lasting.

But every human path leads on to God; He holds a myriad finer threads than gold, And strong as holy wishes, drawing us With delicate tension upward to Himself.

Genius does not need a special language; it uses newly whatever tongue it finds.

There either is a god or there is not

Relatable escapism can only be achieved using facets of the real world.

My mission in life is to be kind, compassionate, caring, sharing and loving in order to feel the deepest joy of life.

Art should take what is complex and render it simply. It takes a lot of skill, human understanding, stamina, courage, energy, and heart to do that.

Using these new funds, I will ask my secretary of defense to propose a new defense budget to meet the following longtime goals.

I am not proposing to seek your votes because there is a blue sky ahead today.

Many of the French follow a Trade with the Indians, living very conveniently for that Interest.

My favorite color is rainbow.

The fears of what may come to pass, I cast them all away, Among the clover scented grass, Among the new-mown hay.

I do not think very highly of Madame D'Arblay's books. The style is so strutting. She does so stalk about on Dr. Johnson's old stilts.