Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.

The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.

Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

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.