The administration of government, like a guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those who confer, not of those who receive the trust.

It is pleasant to recall past troubles.

He who has once deviated from the truth, usually commits perjury with as little scruple as he would tell a lie.

A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety.

Before beginning, prepare carefully.

Orators are most vehement when they have the weakest cause, as men get on horseback when they cannot walk.

But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?