Adversity reminds men of religion.
Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.
There are laws for peace as well as war.
Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.