Examples teach us that in military affairs, and all others of a like nature, study is apt to enervate and relax the courage of man, rather than to give strength and energy to the mind.

If my mind could gain a firm footing, I would not make essays, I would make decisions; but it is always in apprenticeship and on trial.

It costs an unreasonable woman no more to pass over one reason than another; they cherish themselves most where they are most wrong.

No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.

Nature is a gentle guide, but not more sweet and gentle than prudent and just.

The archer who overshoots his mark does no better than he who falls short of it.

There is a sort of gratification in doing good which makes us rejoice in ourselves.