Although too much of a soldier among sovereigns, no one could claim with better right to be a sovereign among soldiers.

Silence, maiden; thy tongue outruns thy discretion.

Steady of heart and stout of hand.

Still are the thoughts to memory dear.

True love's the gift which God has given to man alone beneath the heaven.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.