Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea. No man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money. The happiest part of a man's life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning. The wretched have no compassion, they can do good only from strong principles of duty. Courage is a quality so necessary for maintaining virtue, that it is always respected, even when it is associated with vice.
Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
Treating your adversary with respect is giving him an advantage to which he is not entitled. Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise. He who praises everybody, praises nobody. And Other Vietnam War Short Stories Memories Are Like Clouds VietnamWar.net email Memorable Quotations.