Envy is blind. -Caeca invidia est
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.
Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.