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.

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.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Knowledge without understanding is useless.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

I could have wished that the reputations of many brave men were not to be imperilled in the mouth of a single individual, to stand or fall according as he spoke well or ill. For it is hard to speak properly upon a subject where it is even difficult to convince your hearers that you are speaking the truth.