An avowal of poverty is no disgrace to any man; to make no effort to escape it is indeed disgraceful.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Those who really deserve praise are the people who, while human enough to enjoy power, nevertheless pay more attention to justice than they are compelled to do by their situation.

In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.

When tremendous dangers are involved, no one can be blamed for looking to his own interest.