There are the shining examples of Brutus, Cassius, Hampden and Sidney, but it is worth while." "I believe you taught school at Worcester," said Jack.
"And I learned at least one thing doing it--that school-teaching is not for me.

It would have turned me into a shrub.

Too much piddling! It is hard enough to teach men that they have rights which even a king must respect." "Let me remind you, sir," said Mr.Pinhorn, who sat at the same table, "that the King can do no wrong." "But his ministers can do as they please," Mr.Adams rejoined, whereat the whole company broke into laughter.
Mr.Pinhorn covered his mouth with astonishment, but presently allowed himself to say: "Sir, I hold to my convictions." "You are wrong, sir.

It is your convictions that hold to you.

They are like the dead limbs on a tree," Mr.Adams answered.