It takes courage...to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives.

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.