There is no greater glory that can befall a man that what he achieves with the speed of his feet or the strength of his hands.

Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.

Ah how shameless – the way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone they say come all their miseries yes but they themselves with their own reckless ways compound their pains beyond their proper share.

Nothing feebler does earth nurture than man, Of all things breathing and moving.

Because they're stupid, that's why. That's why everybody does everything.

Too many kings can ruin an army

It is no bad thing to be a king-to see one's house enriched and one's authority enhanced.