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

To the disgrace of men it is seen that there are women both more wise to judge what evil is expected, and more constant to bear it when it happens.

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

Whether your time calls you to live or die, do both like a prince.

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.

There is nothing sooner overthrows a weak head than opinion by authority, like too strong a liquor for a frail glass.

The best legacy I can leave my children is free speech, and the example of using it.