A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage |
A true knight is fuller of bravery in the midst, than in the beginning of danger. |
Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude. |
All is but lip-wisdom which wants experience. |
Come Sleep! Oh Sleep, the certain knot of peace, the baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, the poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, the indifferent judge between the high and low. |
Eagles we see fly alone; and they are but sheep which always herd together |
Either I will find a way, or I will make one |
Every occasion will catch the senses of the vain man and with that bridle and saddle you may ride him |
If you neglect your work, you will dislike it; if you do it well, you will enjoy it |
In forming a judgment, lay your hearts void of foretoken opinions; else, whatsoever is done or said will be measured by a wrong rule; like them who have the jaundice, to whom everything appears yellow |
It is great happiness to be praised by them who are most praiseworthy. |
It is not good to wake a sleeping lion |
It is safest to be moderately base - to be flexible in shame and to be always ready for what is generous, good, and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue |
Nothing sooner overthrows a weak head than opinion of authority; like too strong liquor for a frail glass |
Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea |