For the great benefits of our being- our life, health, and reason-we look upon ourselves.

If a man does not know what port he is steering for, no wind is favorable to him.

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two.

The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn back

It is wrong not to give a hand to the fallen. This right is common to the whole human race.

When in fear, it is safest to force the attack.

What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.