Temerity Is Not Always Successful.

Luck Is Of Little Moment To The Great General, For It Is Under The Control Of His Intellect And His Judgment.

This Above All Makes History Useful And Desirable; It Unfolds Before Our Eyes A Glorious Record Of Exemplary Actions.

Persevere In Virtue And Diligence.

In Grave Difficulties, And With Little Hope, The Boldest Measures Are The Safest.

There Is Always More Spirit In Attack Than In Defence.