The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.

The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow.

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

We have it in our power to begin the world over again

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection