Mark Twain was a new river boat captain and was still being trained. He saw a reef ahead but the more experienced captain told him not...

I agreed with you in Sentiments concerning the Old Testament, and thought the Clause in our Constitution, which required the Members of...

I have often heard that Quintus Maximus, Publius Scipio, and other eminent men of our country were accustomed to declare that their...

To Churchill, it seemed as though Britain would have to go it alone, and a German invasion could be at hand. One June evening at dinner...

It is told of him, that being informed of a certain Marsian, eminent for courage and good birth, who had been speaking underhand with some of the soldiers about deserting, Fabius was so far from using severity against him, that he called for him, and told him he was sensible of the neglect that had been shown to his merit and good service, which, he said, was a great fault in the commanders who reward more by favour than by desert; “but henceforth, whenever you are aggrieved,

Napoleon had been arrested but escaped from imprisonment. On his way to Paris he encountered an army of his former troops:

"Soldiers, you are half starved and half naked. The Government owes you much, but can do nothing for you. Your patience, your courage, do you honour, but give you no glory, no advantage. I will lead you into the most fertile plains of the world. There you will find flourishing cities, teeming provinces. There you will reap honour, glory, and wealth. Soldiers of the Army of Italy, will you be wanting in courage and firmness?"