Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation.

We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation.

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.
[It., Lasciate ogni speranza ch'entrate.]

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.
[It., Lasciate ogni speranza ch'entrate.]

Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.

Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.

We are not downhearted, but we cannot understand what is
happening to our neighbours.

We are not downhearted, but we cannot understand what is
happening to our neighbours.

The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all read more

The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It read more

As to honor -- you know -- it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs.

The miserable have no other medicine But only hope.

The miserable have no other medicine But only hope.