I was the giant great and still
That sits upon the pillow-hill,
And sees before him, dale and plain,
The pleasant land of counterpane.

“Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortun…”

“Make the most of the best and the least of the worst.”

“I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both…”

“¿Acaso hay algo en la vida que decepcione tanto como lograr lo que se quiere?”