I have lived long enough both in years and in accomplishments.
People readily believe what they want to believe.
All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures.
He conquers twice, who shows mercy to the conquered.
Arms and laws do not flourish together.
It is the custom of the immortal gods to grant temporary prosperity and a fairly long period of impunity to those whom they plan to punish for their crimes, so that they may feel it all the more keenly as a result of the change in their fortunes.