Fool," said my muse to me. "Look in thy heart and write.
It is no less vain to wish death than it is cowardly to fear it.
Since bodily strength is but a servant to the mind, it were very barbarous and preposterous that force should be made judge over reason.
As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Cupid makes it his sport to pull the warrior's plum.
In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.