Manifestly, dying is nothing to a really great and brave man

I was sorry to have my name mentioned among the great authors because they have a sad habit of dying off

Be good and you will be lonely

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, Brave, Hated, and Scorned. When his cause succeeds however,the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a Patriot.

To believe yourself brave is to be brave; it is the one only essential thing