These idle disputants overlooked
These idle disputants overlooked the invariable laws of nature, which have connected peace with innocence, plenty with industry, and safety with valour. Edward Gibbon
Valour
Active valour may often
Active valour may often be the present of nature; but such patient diligence can be the fruit only of habit and discipline. Edward Gibbon
In the second century
In the second century of the Christian era, the Empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilised portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of … Read more
It drives on with
It drives on with a courage which is stronger than the storm. It drives on with a mercy which does not quail in the presence of death. It drives on as proof, a symbol, a testimony that man is created in the image of God and that valour and virtue have not perished in the … Read more
The desire which urges
The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to increase them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Perfect valour consists in
Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Love of fame, fear
Love of fame, fear of disgrace, schemes for advancement, desire to make life comfortable and pleasant, and the urge to humiliate others are often at the root of the valour men hold in such high esteem. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We are become Middle
We are become Middle Men, of the Twilight, but with memory of other things. For as the Rohirrim do, we now love war and valour as things good in themselves, both a sport and an end; and though we still hold that a warrior should have more skills and knowledge than only the craft of … Read more
Nothing of real worth
Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned. David Gemmell
I wholeheartedly welcomed Charles
I wholeheartedly welcomed Charles de Gaulle eulogy of French valour, to which he attributed the liberation of Paris. Coco Chanel