It is not good to wake a sleeping lion.
Give tribute, but not oblation, to human wisdom.
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.
As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
The first mark of valor is defence.
The glory and increase of wisdom stands in exercising it.