Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Love arrives on tiptoe and bangs the door when it leaves.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.