Men Are Seldom Blessed With Good Fortune

Great Contests Generally Excite Great Animosities.

In War, Mere Appearances Have Had All The Effect Of Realities; And That A Person, Under A Firm Persuasion That He Can Command Resources, Virtually Has Them; That Very Prospect Inspiring Him With Hope And Boldness In His Exertions.

You Know How To Vanquish, Hannibal, But You Do Not Know How To Profit From Victory.

That Business Does Not Prosper Which You Transact With The Eyes Of Others.

Bad Beginnings, Bad Endings.