Probabilities direct the conduct of the wise man.

When war is raging the laws are dumb.

But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely... punishment?

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

Nothing is more praiseworthy, nothing more suited to a great and illustrious man than placability and a merciful disposition.

Strict law is often great injustice.