What A Man Wishes, He Will Believe.

Nothing Is Easier Than Self-deceit.

The Man Who Is In The Highest State Of Prosperity, And Who Thinks His Fortune Is Most Secure, Knows Not If It Will Remain Unchanged Till The Evening.

All Speech Is Vain And Empty Unless It Be Accompanied By Action.

There Is One Safeguard Known Generally To The Wise, Which Is An Advantage And Security To All, But Especially To Democracies As Against Despots - Suspicion.

Small Opportunities Often Presage Great Enterprises.