For they conquer who believe they can.

Quote by John Dryden

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Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.

Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.

By viewing Nature, Nature's handmaid, art, makes mighty things from small beginnings grow.

By viewing Nature, Nature's handmaid, art, makes mighty things from small beginnings grow.

Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone.

Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone.

Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery...

Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery...

Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging...

Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging...

But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little, and who...

But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little, and who...

War is the trade of Kings.

War is the trade of Kings.

Tomorrow do thy worst, I have lived today.

Tomorrow do thy worst, I have lived today.

Love is love's reward.

Love is love's reward.

Self-defence is Nature's eldest law.

Self-defence is Nature's eldest law.

If you be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams -...

If you be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams -...

Successful crimes alone are justified

Successful crimes alone are justified

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.

Love is not in our choice but in our fate.

Love is not in our choice but in our fate.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

By education most have been misled; so they believe, because they were bred. The priest...

By education most have been misled; so they believe, because they were bred. The priest...

The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise

The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise

Love is hard work; and hard work sometimes hurts!

Love is hard work; and hard work sometimes hurts!

The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an...

The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an...

The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love...

The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love...