Felicity, not fluency, of language is a merit. - Edwin Percy Whipple

Grit is in the grain of character. It may generally be described as heroism materialized,—spirit and will thrust into heart, brain, and backbone, so as to form part of the physical substance of the man.

An epigram often flashes light into regions where reason shines but dimly.

God is glorified, not by our groans, but our thanksgivings; and all good thought and good action claim a natural alliance with good cheer.