Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.

The hastening of any undertaking begets error, from which great losses are wont to come.

Egypt is the gift of the Nile.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. [The Motto Of The U.S. Postal Service]

Happiness is not fame or riches or heroic virtues, but a state that will inspire posterity to think in reflecting upon our life, that it was the life they would wish to live.

Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed.

Far better it is to have a stout heart always and suffer one's share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.