Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
Men's minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
Better and safer is an assured peace than a victory hoped for. The one is in your own power, the other is in the hands of the gods.
An honor prudently declined often returns with increased luster.