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Sometimes the engines of our anatomy are overheated by the fire of our ambition, and explosion would follow were it not that God touches some little valve in the machinery and allows an escape for our excess of steam.

Danger is imminent wherever there is an excess of zeal.

True heroism consists of a thorough knowledge and control of oneself.

A truly great man chafes not under forced and unjustly imposed circumstances, but applies the balm of patience to the uncomfortable situation, hope enabling him to perceive light ahead.