War is a matter not so much of arms as of money.

Stories happen to those who tell them.

...knowing the secret of happiness to be freedom, and the secret of freedom a brave heart, not idly to stand aside from the enemy's onset.

The secret of happiness is freedom and the secret of freedom is courage.

Mankind apparently find it easier to drive away adversity than to retain prosperity.

Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.

Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.