Things we not hope for often come to pass than things we wish.

I seek the utmost pleasure and the least pain.

How great in number are the little minded men

He can do most who has most power.

For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.

Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.

There are occasions when it is undoubtedly better to incur loss than to make gain.