Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.
From Thucydides
It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men.
History is Philosophy teaching by example.
We should remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.
Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.
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