They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.

In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.

In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural.