The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.

Truth is the ground of science, the centre wherein all things repose, and is the type of eternity.

It is not good to wake a sleeping lion.

True bravery is quiet, undemonstrative.

A dull head thinks of no better way to show himself wise, than by suspecting everything in his way.

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.