Adversity makes men remember God |
Adversity reminds men of religion |
Envy is blind, and she has no other quality than that of detracting from virtue |
Envy is blind, and she has no other quality than that of detracting from virtue |
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances. |
In difficult and hopeless situations the boldest plans are the safest. |
In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are the safest. |
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity. |
Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear. |
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time. |
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils. |
Men's minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves |
No law is quite appropriate for all |
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason |
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason |