In Grave Difficulties, And With Little Hope,

The Troubles Which Have Come Upon Us Always Seem More Serious Than Those Which Are Only Threatening.

When Tarquin The Proud Was Asked What Was The Best Mode Of Governing A Conquered City, He Replied Only By Beating Down With His Staff All The Tallest Poppies In His Garden.

Present Sufferings Seem Far Greater To Men Than Those They Merely Dread.

Truth Is Often Eclipsed But Never Extinguished.

Adversity Reminds Men Of Religion.