Fear gives sudden instincts of skill.

A man may devote himself to death and destruction to save a nation; but no nation will devote itself to death and destruction to save mankind.

Courage multiplies the chances of success by sometimes making opportunities, and always availing itself of them; and in this sense Fortune may be said to favor fools by those who, however prudent in their opinion, are deficient in valor and enterprise.

Why aren't more gems from our great authors scattered over the country? Great books aren't within everybody's reach.

All men, even the most surly are influenced by affection.

Remorse weeps tears of blood.

Silence does not always mark wisdom.