Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.
Events of great consequence often spring from trifling circumstances.
Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.
Envy like fire always makes for the highest points.
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
No wickedness proceeds on any grounds of reason.