David Mallet

I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it. ”

Uncertainty! fell demon of our fears! The human soul that can support despair, supports not thee. ”

A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it. ”

True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike. ”

Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish. ”