Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies' resources, and minimized their own.

This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

Better late than never.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.

It is better that a guilty man should not be brought to trial than that he should be acquitted.

No law is quite appropriate for all.