As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Remember always, that man is a creature whose reason is often darkened with error.
Great captains do never use long orations when it comes to the point of execution.
High honor is not only gotten and born by pain and danger, but must be nursed by the like, else it vanisheth as soon as it appears to the world.
Liking is not always the child of beauty; but whatsoever is liked, to the liker is beautiful.
In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.