The heart of man ever finds a constant succession of passions, so that the destroying and pulling down of one proves generally tobe nothing else but the production and the setting up of another.

Fortune and humor govern the world.

Truth has scarce done so much good in the world as the false appearances of it have done hurt.

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.

Even women are perfect at the outset.

Man only blames himself in order that he may be praised.

Gratitude is a useless word. You will find it in a dictionary but not in life.