The truly great and good, in affliction, bear a countenance more princely than they are wont; for it is the temper of the highest hearts, like the palm-tree, to strive most upwards when it is most burdened.

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.

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.

Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy.

It is not good to wake a sleeping lion.

Hope itself is a pain, while it is overmatched by fear.

Fear is far more painful to cowardice than death to true courage.