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Advice Quotes - Page 19

Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.

Sir Philip Sidney, Jane Porter (1807). “Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks”, p.7

If you cannot catch a bird of paradise, better take a wet hen.

"The last word on compromise" by AC Grayling, www.theguardian.com. July 14, 2000.

In difficult circumstances always act on first impressions.

R. F. Christian, Leo Tolstoy (2015). “Tolstoy's Diaries Volume 1: 1847-1894”, p.48, Faber & Faber