Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.

Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.

For the mighty, even to give away is grace.

Number, the most excellent of all inventions.

For somehow this is tyranny's disease, to trust no friends.

Good fortune is a god among men, and more than a god.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.