And better had they ne'er been born, Who read to doubt, or read to scorn.
'Tis an old tale, and often told; But did my fate and wish agree, Ne'er had been read, in story old, Of maiden true betray'd for gold, That loved, or was avenged, like me!
Fair play is a jewel.
As good play for nothing, you know, as work for nothing.
War is the only game in which both sides lose.
The man who is deserving the name is the one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than for himself.