For enemies carry about slander not in the form in which it took its rise . The scandal of men is everlasting; even then does it survive when you would suppose it to be dead.

The stronger always succeeds.

Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.

A word to the wise is sufficient

It is easy to rule over the good.

In everything the middle road is best.

It is easier to begin well than to finish well.