The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.

Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.

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

In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.

Bad beginnings, bad endings.