Nothing Is So Uncertain Or

Treachery, Though At First Very Cautious, In The End Betrays Itself.

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.

Avarice And Luxury, Those Evils Which Have Been The Ruin Of Every Great State.

Toil And Pleasure, Dissimilar In Nature, Are Nevertheless United By A Certain Natural Bond.