A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger.

O sweet woods, the delight of solitariness!

Who will adhere to him that abandons himself?

Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?

Unlawful desires are punished after the effect of enjoying; but impossible desires are punished in the desire itself.

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.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.