The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now concerns itself no more, and longs eagerly for just two things: bread and circuses!
There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
No other protection is wanting, provided you are under the guidance of prudence.
Death alone discloses how insignificant are the puny bodies of men.
It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by poverty.
One globe seemed all too small for the youthful Alexander.