These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!
Time is a great manager: it arranges things well.
Peace is produced by war.
To win without risk is to triumph without glory.
Ambition, having reached the summit, longs to descend.
Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!