"Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision:
for the day of the LORD is near
in the valley of decision."
— Joel 3:14 (King James Version)

"Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision:
for the day of the LORD is near
in the valley of decision."
— Joel 3:14 (King James Version)

"But come ye back, when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow;
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, Danny boy I love you, so."
— “Danny Boy” by Frederic Edward Weatherly (1913)

“As long as you live, shine;
let nothing grieve you at all!
Life lasts only a little while,
and time demands its due!”
— “The Song of Seikilos” (Ὅσον ζῇς, φαίνου / Seikilos Epitaph)

"Cleanse my heart from all vain, evil, and wandering thoughts;
Enlighten my understanding;
Kindle my affections."
— the Prayer Before the Divine Office (Aperi, Domine, os meum)

"Do not be quick to anger,
for once you are angry, you will reveal your true skill;
and then others will discover
that your true skill is not very good."
— Arabic proverb

“To you, the Champion Leader, we your city dedicate
——a feast of victory and thanksgiving,
as ones rescued from sufferings, O Theotokos.
But as you are one with might which is invincible,
from all dangers that can be, deliver us,
that we may cry to you: Rejoice, O Bride unwedded.”
— “To You, the Champion Leader” (Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ / Ti Ypermacho)

"How can I move thee?
Will no entreaties cause thee to turn a favourable eye upon thy creature,
who implores thy goodness and compassion?"
— Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Chapter 10

"But come ye back, when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow;
It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny boy, Danny boy I love you, so."
— “Danny Boy” by Frederic Edward Weatherly (1913)

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28 (King James Version)