To Please The Many Is To Displease

A Soldier Told Pelopidas, "we Are Fallen Among The Enemies." Said He, "how Are We Fallen Among Them More Than They Among Us?"

We Are More Sensible Of What Is Done Against Custom Than Against Nature.

He Who Least Likes Courting Favour, Ought Also Least To Think Of Resenting Neglect; To Feel Wounded At Being Refused A Distinction Can Only Arise From An Overweening Appetite To Have It.

Extraordinary Rains Pretty Generally Fall After Great Battles.

He Is A Fool Who Lets Slip A Bird In The Hand For A Bird In The Bush.