Great Throughts Treasury

"You are the fools, not I — for I did dwell with a deep thought, and with a softened eye, on that old sexton's natural homily, in which there was obscurity and fame, the glory and the nothing of a name. [Churchill’s grave}"

"You gave me the key to your heart, my love, then why did you make me knock?"

"You may live in an imperfect world but the frontiers are not closed and the doors are not all shut."

"You never know what events are going to transpire to get you home."

"You have greatly ventured, but all must do so who would greatly win."

"Your letter of excuses has arrived. I receive the letter but do not admit the excuses except in courtesy, as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon -- the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there is a corn upon it."