Temerity Is Not Always Successful.

Fame Opportunely Despised Often Comes Back Redoubled.

The Best Known Evil Is The Most Tolerable.

It Is Easy At Any Moment To Resign The Possession Of A Great Fortune; To Acquire It Is Difficult And Arduous

No Man Likes To Be Surpassed By Those Of This Own Level.

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.