Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a different kind: dangerous to my enemies, loyal to my friends. To such a life glory belongs.

Evil men by their own nature cannot ever prosper.

We pay a high price for intelligence. Wisdom hurts.

We must believe in the gods no longer if injustice is to prevail over justice.

To generous souls every task is noble.

Short is the joy that guilty pleasure brings.

The wife should yield in all things to her lord