[A] falsehood, which may be pardoned if it is to save another, is black sin if used by a coward to save himself. - John Buchan

A great storm destroys much that is precious, but it may also clear the air and blow down trees which might have been obscuring the view and making our life stuffy, and reveal in our estate possibilities of development that we had not thought of.

I believe that every man has in his soul a passion for treasure-hunting, which will often drive a coward into prodigies of valour.

There is a madness that is better than wisdom.