The first mark of valor is defence.

It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.

We become willing servants to the good by the bonds their virtues lay upon us.

Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory.

The heavens do not send good haps in handfuls; but let us pick out our good by little, and with care, from out much bad, that still our little world may know its king.

Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy.

Self-love is better than any gilding to make that seem gorgeous wherein ourselves be parties.