A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.

The best known evil is the most tolerable.

Valor is the soldier's adornment.

Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.

False shame only is harmful.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.