Oh, how sweet it is to pity the fate of an enemy who can no longer threaten us!
To myself alone do I owe my fame.
Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.
Patience and time conquer all things.
It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.
Danger breeds best on too much confidence.