Men ought either to be well treated, or crushed.
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
It is better to be adventurous than cautious, because fortune is a woman.
The sinews of war are not gold, but good soldiers.
God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.