“Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.”

“The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.”

“Truth, they say, is but too often in difficulties, but is never finally suppressed.”

“This above all makes history useful and desirable it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.”

“Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.”

“We survive on adversity and perish in ease and comfort.”

“Better late than never.”

“Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.”

“Treachery though at first very cautious in the end betrays itself.”

“Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.”

“A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.”