Fear is far more painful to cowardice than death to true courage.
True bravery is quiet, undemonstrative.
Cupid makes it his sport to pull the warrior's plum.
Fortify courage with the true rampart of patience.
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.
The glory and increase of wisdom stands in exercising it.