The surest way to fail is not to determine to succeed.

The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed

Being convinced one knows the whole story is the surest way to fail.

Pity those who nature abuses; never those who abuse nature.

The number of those who undergo the fatigue of judging for themselves is very small indeed

When you meet your antagonist, do everything in a mild and agreeable manner. Let your courage be as keen, but at the same time as polished, as your sword.