Events Of Great Consequence Often Spring From

Better And Safer Is An Assured Peace Than A Victory Hoped For. The One Is In Your Own Power, The Other Is In The Hands Of The Gods.

In Adversity Assume The Countenance Of Prosperity, And In Prosperity Moderate The Temper And Desires.

From Abundance Springs Satiety.

Nothing Moves More Quickly Than Scandal.

An Honor Prudently Declined Often Returns With Increased Luster.