Events Of Great Consequence Often

Prosperity Engenders Sloth.

Persevere In Virtue And Diligence.

In Difficult And Desperate Cases, The Boldest Counsels Are The Safest.

That Business Does Not Prosper Which You Transact With The Eyes Of Others.

In War, Mere Appearances Have Had All The Effect Of Realities; And That A Person, Under A Firm Persuasion That He Can Command Resources, Virtually Has Them; That Very Prospect Inspiring Him With Hope And Boldness In His Exertions.