Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.

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

Nowhere are our calculations more frequently upset than in war.

It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.

Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.