Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.
Bio: George Hodges was an American Episcopal theologian, born at Rome, N. Y., and educated at Hamilton College. He served at Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1881 to 1894.
