Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
Valor is the soldier's adornment.
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.