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It is more honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one. Fortune bestows the one, read more
It is more honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one. Fortune bestows the one, merit obtains the other.
As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It read more
As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs.
You are never a loser until you quit trying.
You are never a loser until you quit trying.
I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.
I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.
Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.
Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.
No person among us deserves any other reward for performing a brave and worthy action, but the consciousness of having read more
No person among us deserves any other reward for performing a brave and worthy action, but the consciousness of having served his nation.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
I think the Romans call it Stoicism.
I think the Romans call it Stoicism.
The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in read more
The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.
