No one knows what it is that he can do until he tries.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

Amid a multitude of projects, no plan is devised.

Every rumor is believed against the unfortunate.

Necessity gives the law and does not itself receive it.

Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.

Adversity shows whether we have friends, or only the shadows of friends.