Some give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; while others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.

Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.

The man who has planned badly, if fortune is on his side, may have had a stroke of luck; but his plan was a bad one nonetheless.

It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.

Historia (Inquiry); so that the actions of of people will not fade with time.

Love of honor is a very shady sort of possession.

But I like not these great successes of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.