The purpose of law is to prevent the strong always having their way.

Where belief is painful we are slow to believe.

I see and approve better things, but follow worse.

Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.

A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man sickens.

Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our regard for the donor.

Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.