...rendered more compassionate; Is placable - because occasions rise So often that demand such sacrifice; More skilful in self-knowledge, even more pure, As...distress; Thence, also, more alive to tenderness. - 'Tis he whose law is reason; who depends Upon that law as on the best of friends; Whence, in a state...

...lines which so befit the man the nation was pausing that day to honor: Wordsworth's "Happy Warrior," Who, if he rise to station of command, Rises by open means; and there will stand On honorable terms, or else retire, And in himself possess his own desire; Who comprehends his trust,...

..."By objects, which might force the soul to abate / Her feeling, rendered more compassionate" (19-20); More skilful in self-knowledge, even more pure, As...distress; Thence, also, more alive to tenderness, — 'Tis he whose law is reason; who depends Upon that law as on the best of friends. (23-28) Wordsworth's...