The true courage lies in resisting the impulse, more than being free from it.

I know that I was in a precious fright the first time I was shot at, even at a decent distance; and I don't pretend to like it even now.

But I am pretty safe now from any further chance, I fear.

When we cut our wisdom-teeth, they shelf us.

Twemlow, how much wiser you are in the Church! The older a man gets, the higher they promote him." "Then let them begin with me," the Rector answered, smiling; "I am old enough now for almost anything, and the only promotion I get is stiff joints, and teeth that crave peace from an olive.