I am the very model of a modern Major-General; / I've information vegetable, animal and mineral; / I know the Kings of England, and I quote the fights historical, / From Marathon to Waterloo, in order categorical.

I am the very model of a modern Major-General.

restraint equals indulgence

It is harrowing for me to try to teach 20-year-old students, who earnestly want to improve their writing. The best I can think to tell them is: Quit smoking, and observe posted speed limits. This will improve your odds of getting old enough to be wise

And what have kings that privates have not too,Save ceremony, save general ceremony?

Harm no person, animal, plant or mineral.