“In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.”

Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

Adversity reminds men of religion.

It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.

We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.

The sun has not yet set for all time.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

No law is quite appropriate for all.

No law can possibly meet the convenience of every one: we must be satisfied if it be beneficial on the whole and to the majority.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.

The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour.

That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.

The name of freedom regained is sweet to hear.

A woman’s mind is affected by the meanest gifts.

The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.

Be bold, child. You are rare and you are brazen light.

Heroine’ is about a declining and imbalanced superstar – a very brave and bold role. I wanted to test whether I could carry a role like this. I have given 200 per cent to this role. She’s a very complex character, very aggressive, manipulative and bold, yet she’s very fragile.

Union in privacy (with one’s wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.

I set very bold goals. It’s how I’ve always been. I’m definitely somebody who swings for the fences, and I expect very high performance.

Let us be the ones who say we do not accept that a child dies every three seconds simply because he does not have the drugs you and I have. Let us be the ones to say we are not satisfied that your place of birth determines your right for life. Let us be outraged; let us be loud; let us be bold.

In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.