It is sound planning that invariably earns us the outcome we want; without it, even the gods are unlikely to look with favour on our designs.
Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.
The king's might is greater than human, and his arm is very long.
Circumstances rule men; men do not rule circumstances.
Chances rule men and not men chances.
Historia (Inquiry); so that the actions of of people will not fade with time.