The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.
Such as the chain of causes we call Fate, such is the chain of wishes: one links on to another; the whole man is bound in the chain of wishing for ever.
Wisdom teaches us to do, as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a colour.
The foremost art of Kings is the power to endure hatred.
No wind blows in favor of a ship without direction.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.