A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
It is when fortune is the most propitious that she is least to be trusted.
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.
Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.