They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn.
No one can wear a mask for very long.
What should a wise person do when given a blow? Same as Cato when he was attacked; not fire up or revenge the insult., or even return the blow, but simply ignore it.
Successful villany is called virtue.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
A troubled countenance oft discloses much.