Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

Haste is blind and improvident.

Envy is blind, and she has no other quality than that of detracting from virtue

Adversity reminds men of religion.