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.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.

Prosperity engenders sloth.

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.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

Never is work without reward, or reward without work.