"The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion." — Thomas Paine

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.