Adversity reminds men of religion.

It is better that a guilty man should not be brought to trial than that he should be acquitted.

Luck rules every human endeavor, especially war.

Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.

Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.

Persevere in virtue and diligence.

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.