True valor lies in the middle between cowardice and rashness.

Tis a dainty thing to command, though 'twere but a flock of sheep.

She fights and vanquishes in me, and I live and breathe in her, and I have life and being.

Controlling my temper is important, ... Sometimes it's hard, but I try.

Do but take care to express yourself in a plain, easy Manner, in well-chosen, significant and decent Terms, and to give a harmonious and pleasing Turn to your Periods: study to explain your Thoughts, and set them in the truest Light, labouring as much as possible, not to leave them dark nor intricate, but clear and intelligible.

He who sings frightens away his ills.

Fear has many eyes and can see things underground.