Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

Politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated.

Politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money even to be defeated.

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. read more

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The read more

There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The best argument is an undeniably good book.

The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately defeat him.

The goal of all inanimate objects is to resist man and ultimately defeat him.

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.