As a result of a general defect of nature, we are either more confident or more fearful of unusual and unknown things.

Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.

It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.

Experience is the teacher of all things.

The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look.

A coward dies a thousand deaths, the gallant never taste of death but once.

As a rule, what is out of sight disturbs men's minds more seriously than what they see.

In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.

If I fail it is only because I have too much pride and ambition.

I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.

The difference between a republic and an empire is the loyalty of one's army

Trust others and you will be more trusted.

Like I'm on the verge of just blowing up. All the stress and pressure and anxiety just bubbling up.

True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary and nothing but what is necessary.

I've always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it's also been about confidence and faith.

YOUTH, n. The Period of Possibility, when Archimedes finds a fulcrum, Cassandra has a following and seven cities compete for the honor of endowing a living Homer.

If I go to a restaurant, other people stare. The meal is ruined.

Elvis' early music has drama because as he sang he was escaping limits.

I think the Beatles are a lot of people's favorite band.

I sleep so much better at night, knowing that America is protected from thin pickles and fast ketchup.

I would have to say that my divorce was an incredibly difficult experience in my life, but I am truly thankful for it. It made me a stronger and better person.