For good thoughts (though God accept them) yet, towards men, are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act; and that cannot be, without power and place, as the vantage, and commanding ground.

善念虽为上帝所悦纳，但对人而言，若不付诸行动，便与美梦相差无几；而要行动，又须有权力与职位作为有利条件和制高点。