It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
Those ills are easiest to bear with which we are most familiar.
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.