Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.
In war, truth is the first casualty.
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
Success! to thee, as to a God, men bend the knee.
When a man takes the road to destruction, the gods help him along.
Who holds a power but newly gained is ever stern of mood.