Tricks And Treachery Are Merely Proofs Of

The Judgments Our Enemies Make About Us Come Nearer To The Truth Than Those We Make About Ourselves.

A Man's Wits Are Better Employed In Bearing Up Under The Misfortunes That Lie Upon Him At Present Than In Foreseeing Those That May Come Upon Him Hereafter.

True Bravery Is Shown By Performing Without Witness What One Might Be Capable Of Doing Before All The World.

What We Cut Off From Our Other Faults Is Very Often But So Much Added To Our Pride.

Avarice Often Produces Opposite Results: There Are An Infinite Number Of Persons Who Sacrifice Their Property To Doubtful And Distant Expectations; Others Mistake Great Future Advantages For Small Present Interests.