Stories happen to those who tell them.

They are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense of both the pains and pleasures of life, do not on that account shrink from danger.

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.

We secure our friends not by accepting favours but by doing them.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

Human nature is the one constant through human history. It is always there.

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