Those who do not know history will forever remain children

I wonder that a soothsayer doesn't laugh whenever he sees another soothsayer.

For the laws are dumb in the midst of arms.

It is not enough merely possess virtue, as if it were an art; it should be practiced.

Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home

An intemperate, disorderly youth will bring to old age, a feeble and worn-out body.

Let the punishment match the offense.