Whereas, when it submits without a murmur it possesses itself in peace, and possesses God.

You are one of the rivals whom one is proud to conquer, but to whom one submits without displeasure.

But when a nation loses its liberties, and submits without a struggle to tyrants, it is a sad spectacle to humanity.

His answer to all murmuring suggestions is, "It was written;" and to the most unexpected transition from opulence to poverty, he submits without a sigh.