Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

Haste is blind and improvident.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.

The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.

Thus, if there is anyone who is confident that he can advise me as to the best advantage of the state in this campaign which I am about to conduct, let him not refuse his services to the state, but come with me into Macedonia. I will furnish him with his sea-passage, with a horse, a tent, and even travel-funds. If anyone is reluctant to do this and prefers the leisure of the city to the hardships of campaigning, let him not steer the ship from on shore.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.