Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.

Wit is the flower of the imagination.

This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There are laws for peace as well as war.

Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.

The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.