A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill.

Those who can think, but cannot express what they think, place themselves at the level of those who cannot think.

We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all.

Although only a few may originate a policy, we are all able to judge it.

To face calamity with a mind as unclouded as may be, and quickly to react against it-that in a city and in an individual-is real strength.

Those who can truly be accounted brave are those who best know the meaning of what is sweet in life and what is terrible, and then go out, undeterred, to meet what is to come.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.