In soft regions are born soft men.

Men trust their ears less than their eyes.

In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children.

If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.

It is better to be envied than pitied.

Force has no place where there is need of skill.

Haste in every business brings failures.