Blasphemous words betray the vain foolishness of the speaker.

Courage ought to be guided by skill, and skill armed by courage. Neither should hardiness darken wit, nor wit cool hardiness. Be valiant as men despising death, but confident as unwonted to be overcome.

Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?

A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.

Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.

I willingly confess that it likes me better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favored creature.

The first mark of valor is defence.