Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
Nations and empires flourish and decay, By turns command, and in their turns obey.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he might take the current sideways.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
There is a certain pleasure in weeping.