What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also.

Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

Cruelty towards others is always also cruelty towards ourselves.

During a few days' halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a mighty frame and an incredible valour and skill at arms.

As a rule, men worry more about what they can't see than about what they can.