To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.

The reason we bitterly hate those who deceive us is because they think they are cleverer than we are.

If we did not have pride, we would not complain of it in others.

Men and things have each their proper perspective; to judge rightly of some it is necessary to see them near, of others we can never judge rightly but at a distance.

Numberless arts appear foolish whose secret motives are most wise and weighty.

Some allow themselves to be overcome by panic, and others charge because they dare not remain at their posts. Some may be found whose courage is strengthened by small perils that prepare them to face greater dangers. Some are daring when facing swords but dread facing bullets; others dread bullets little but fear facing swords a lot.

Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding.