"For to a man of spirit, the greatest disgrace is to be seen to be afraid."

"For we are a model to others, not imitators."

"Our government is not copied from those of our neighbors: we are an example to them rather than they to us."

"A woman's greatest glory is to be little talked about by men, whether for good or ill."

"The greatest glory of a woman is to be least talked about, whether for good or for bad."