Beware of men who cry. It's true that men who cry are sensitive to and in touch with feelings, but the only feelings they tend to be sensitive to and in touch with are their own.

It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.

If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.