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.
In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all bounds of shame.
Great captains do never use long orations when it comes to the point of execution.
The truly great man is as apt to forgive as his power is able to revenge.
In the clear mind of virtue treason can find no hiding-place.
Commonly they must use their feet for defense whose only weapon is their tongue.