Forge thy tongue on an anvil of truth and what flies up, though it be but a spark, will have light.
Skills vary with the man. We must tread a straight path and strive by that which is born in us.
There are many roads to happiness, if the gods assent.
Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.
War is sweet to those who never tried it.
Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen