All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
Adversity reminds men of religion.
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.
Never is work without reward, or reward without work.