This is the bitterest pain among men, to have much knowledge but no power.

Not snow, no, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed courses with all speed.

Haste in every business brings failures.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children.