“ Well, there's a remedy for all things but death, which will be sure to lay us flat one time or other. ”

“ For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences. ”

“ Valor lies just halfway between rashness and cowardice. ”

“ One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars and the world will be better for this. ”

“ There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it. ”

“ The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity. ”

“ To be prepared is half the victory. ”

“ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. ”

“ In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd. ”

“ Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds. ”