One must be a somebody before they can have an enemy. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force.
I love victory, but I love not triumph.
Loving souls are like paupers. They live on what is given them.
The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
Piety softens all that courage bears.