Thou and I are but the blind instruments of some irresistible fatality, that hurries us along, like goodly… — Walter Scott

There is yet spirit in him, were it well directed- but, like the Greek fire, it burns whatever approaches it.

You have power, rank, command, influence; we have wealth, the source both of our strength and weakness; the value of these toys, ten times multiplied, would not influence half so much as your slightest wish.

When Israel, of the Lord belov'd,

Out of the land of bondage came,

Her fathers' God before her mov'd,

An awful guide in smoke and flame.