Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
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.