Temerity Is Not Always Successful.

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.

There Is Always More Spirit In Attack Than In Defence.

Resistance To Criminal Rashness Comes Better Late Than Never.

There Is Nothing Worse Than Being Ashamed Of Parsimony Or Poverty.

Dignity Is A Matter Which Concerns Only Mankind.