In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.
People readily believe what they want to believe.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.
No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.
I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.
What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also.
Experience is the teacher of all things.
It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.