Servile doubt argues an impotence of mind, that says we fear because we dare not meet misfortunes.

There is no merit where there is no trial; and till experience stamps the mark of strength, cowards may pass for heroes, and faith for falsehood.

Servile doubt argues an impotence of mind, that says we fear because we dare not meet misfortunes.

Law that shocks equity is reason's murderer.

Oh, treacherous night thou lendest thy ready veil to every treason, and teeming mischief's beneath thy shade.

Birth is a shadow. Courage, self-sustained, outlords succession's phlegm, and needs no ancestors.

First, then, a woman will, or won't, - depend on't; If she will do't, she will; and there's an end on't. But, if she won't, since safe and sound your trust is, Fear is affront: and jealousy injustice.