It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.
The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.
He who is hated by all can not expect to live long.
Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.
Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not.
Heaven often regulates effects by their causes, and pays the wicked what they have deserved.