Words give wings to the mind and make a man soar to heaven.
By words the mind is winged.
Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
If you strike upon a thought that baffles you, break off from that entanglement and try another, so shall your wits be fresh to start again.
I saw a cavalry captain buy vegetable soup on horseback. He carried the whole mess home in his helmet.
A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.