The boy stood on the burning deck,
Whence all but he had fled.

In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.

All the brothers were valiant, and all the sisters virtuous.

Be valiant, but not too venturous. Let thy attire be comely, but not costly.