Real valor consists not in being insensible to danger; but in being prompt to confront and disarm it.

Lightly from fair to fair he flew, And loved to plead, lament, and sue; Suit lightly won, and short-lived pain, For monarchs seldom sigh in vain.

The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.

Every hour has its end.

Women are but the toys which amuse our lighter hours---ambition is the serious business of life.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

Chess is a sad waste of brains.