Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.
Sometimes the slow ones blame the active for the delay.
The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
Appearances are deceptive.
While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.