Luck is of little moment to the great general, for it is under the control of his intellect and his judgment.

Better late than never.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.

Good fortune and a good disposition are rarely given to the same man.

The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.

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.