Luck Rules Every Human Endeavor, Especially War.

Men Are Slower To Recognize Blessings Than Evils.

Many Difficulties Which Nature Throws In Our Way, May Be Smoothed Away By The Exercise Of Intelligence.

Rome Has Grown Since Its Humble Beginnings That It Is Now Overwhelmed By Its Own Greatness.

We Feel Public Misfortunes Just So Far As They Affect Our Private Circumstances, And Nothing Of This Nature Appeals More Directly To Us Than The Loss Of Money.

Great Contests Generally Excite Great Animosities.