Ungratefulness is the very poison of manhood.

Woman was formed to admire; man to be admirable. His are the glories of the sun at noonday; hers the softened splendors of the midnight moon.

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

As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.

Men are almost always cruel in their neighbors' faults; and make others' overthrow the badge of their own ill-masked virtue.

Friendship is made fast by interwoven benefits.

Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.