I risked much, but I made much.
If I shoot at the sun, I may hit a star.
The common man, no matter how sharp and tough, actually enjoys having the wool pulled over his eyes, and makes it easier for the puller.
When a man is in the right path, he must persevere.
More persons, on the whole, are humbugged by believing in nothing, than by believing too much.
You can fool most of the people most of the time.