or the inscription on the church of St. Sophia, Constantinople:

[Greek: "Nipson anomêmata mê monan opsin,"]

]

[Footnote 195: The reference is to sailing vessels, of course.]

[Footnote 196: Scorn eyes, scorn observers.]

[Footnote 197: Chatham, William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778),
this distinguished statesman and orator. He became very popular as a
statesman and was known as "The Great Commoner."]

[Footnote 198: Adams. The reference is presumably to Samuel Adams
(1722-1803), a popular leader and orator in the cause of American
freedom. He was a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of
the Declaration of Independence. Emerson may have in mind, however,
John Adams (1735-1826), second president of the United States.]

[Footnote 199: Spartan. The ancient Spartans were noted for their
courage and fortitude.]

[Footnote 200: Julius Cæsar (100-44 B.C.), the great Roman general,
statesman, orator, and author.]

[Footnote 201: St. Anthony (251-356), Egyptian founder of monachism,
the system of monastic seclusion.]