Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.
A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.
To our own sorrows serious heed we give, But for another?s we soon cease to grieve.
Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen
War is sweet for those who haven't experienced it.