Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of havi...

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.

Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise.

Men more quickly and more gladly recall what they deride than what they approve and esteem.

Help a man against his will and you do the same as murder him.

Be this our wall of brass, to ...