When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the triumph.
Deceit is the game of petty spirits, and that is by nature a woman's quality.
I am Roman, alas, because Horace is Roman.
He on whom heaven confers a sceptre knows not the weight till he bears it.
Peace is produced by war.
It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.