In the truly great, virtue governs with the sceptre of knowledge.
Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory.
Hope itself is a pain, while it is overmatched by fear.
Who will adhere to him that abandons himself?
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.
Confidence in one's self is the chief nurse of magnanimity, which confidence, notwithstanding, doth not leave the care of necessary furniture for it; and therefore, of all the Grecians, Homer doth ever make Achilles the best armed.