“In spite of these three obstacles, Menard's fragmentary _Quixote_ is more subtle than Cervantes'.”

“A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality.”

“A man does what he must — in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers, and pressures — and that is the basis of all human morality.”

“The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy. A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all morality.”

“The affections are more reticent than the passions, and their expression more subtle.”

“A Hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”