What keeps the democracy alive at all but the hatred of excellence; the desire of the base to see no head higher than their own?
death was the price of life.
Never destroy without thought your enemy's pretences; they are usually your best weapon against him.
But courage without conduct is the virtue of a robber, or a tyrant.
It is better to learn war early from friends, than late from enemies.
Go with your fate, but not beyond. Beyond leads to dark places.