41. Nothing convinces persons of a weak understanding so effectually as
what they do not comprehend.
42. When factions are only upon the defensive, they ought never to
do that which may be delayed. Upon such occasions, nothing is so
troublesome as the restlessness of subalterns; who think a state of
inaction total destruction.
43. Those who head factions have no way of maintaining their authority,
but by preventing or quieting discontent.