For many years I was self-appointed inspector of snowstorms and rainstorms, and did my duty faithfully, though I never received one cent for it.

And the cost of a thing it will be remembered is the amount of life it requires to be exchanged for it.

Men go to a fire for entertainment. When I see how eagerly men will run to a fire, whether in warm or in cold weather, by day or by night, dragging an engine a…

One cannot too soon forget his errors and misdemeanors. To dwell long upon them is to add to the offense. Repentance and sorrow can only be displaced by someth…

Loud roared the dreadful thunder, The rain a deluge showers.

I now leave that bed which has afforded me little rest, and eagerly seek repose in the quiet enjoyments of rural life.

I am conscious of having served England as I served my own country.