David Mallet quotes

Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish. (David Mallet)
I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it. View quote
David Mallet
Uncertainty! fell demon of our fears! The human soul that can support despair, supports not thee. View quote
David Mallet
True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike. View quote
David Mallet
The wailing owl Screams solitary to the mournful moon. View quote
David Mallet
A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it. View quote
David Mallet