Well, there's a remedy for all things but death, which will be sure to lay us flat one time or other.
There is a strange charm in the thoughts of a good legacy, or the hopes of an estate, which wondrously removes or at least alleviates the sorrow that men would otherwise feel for the death of friends.
It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.
Behind the cross is the devil.
Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.
A stout heart breaks bad luck.