If any sensual weakness arise, we are to yield all our sound forces to the overthrowing of so unnatural a rebellion; wherein how can we want courage, since we are to deal against so feeble an adversary, that in itself is nothing but weakness? Nay, we are to resolve that if reason direct it, we must do it, and if we must do it, we will do it; for to say "I cannot" is childish, and "I will not" is womanish.

Fortify courage with the true rampart of patience.

They love indeed who quake to say they love.

In the clear mind of virtue treason can find no hiding-place.

Great is not great to the greater.

The truly great man is as apt to forgive as his power is able to revenge.

Ungratefulness is the very poison of manhood.