Great is not great to the greater.
Since bodily strength is but a servant to the mind, it were very barbarous and preposterous that force should be made judge over reason.
A just cause and a zealous defender make an imperious resolution cut off the tediousness of cautious discussions.
In the truly great, virtue governs with the sceptre of knowledge.
High-erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.
Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?