Overly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.
Obstinacy standing alone is the weakest of all things in one whose mind is not possessed by wisdom.
We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.
In war, truth is the first casualty.
Sweet is a grief well ended.
Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.