Often a noble face hides filthy ways.
A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger.
Had I succeeded well, I had been reckoned amongst the wise; our minds are so disposed to judge from the event.
To die with glory, if one has to die at all, is still, I think, pain for the dier.
According to success do we gain a reputation for judgement.
This is sweet to see your foe, perish and pay to justice all he owes.