The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.
For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.
Man is capable of every great heroism; it was man who found a means of conquering the formidable obstacles of his environment, establishing himself lord of the earth, and laying the foundations of civilization.
If a wise man behaves prudently, how can he be overcome by his enemies? Even a single man, by right action, can overcome a host of foes.
Of all the tyrants the world affords, our own affections are the fiercest lords.
My honour was not yielded, but conquered merely.
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender.
A conqueror is always a lover of peace.