In Adversity Assume The Countenance Of Prosperity,

I Have Often Heard That The Outstanding Man Is He Who Thinks Deeply About A Problem, And The Next Is He Who Listens Carefully To Advice.

Temerity Is Not Always Successful.

Events Of Great Consequence Often Spring From Trifling Circumstances.

Thus, If There Is Anyone Who Is Confident That He Can Advise Me As To The Best Advantage Of The State In This Campaign Which I Am About To Conduct, Let Him Not Refuse His Services To The State, But Come With Me Into Macedonia. I Will Furnish Him With His Sea-passage, With A Horse, A Tent, And Even Travel-funds. If Anyone Is Reluctant To Do This And Prefers The Leisure Of The City To The Hardships Of Campaigning, Let Him Not Steer The Ship From On Shore.

The Best Known Evil Is The Most Tolerable.