Lycurgus being asked why he, who in other respects appeared to be so zealous for the equal rights of men, did not make his government democratical rather than oligarchical, "Go you," replied the legislator, "and try a democracy in your own house.

I confess myself the greatest coward in the world, for I dare not do an ill thing.

When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door.

A warrior carries his shield for the sake of the entire line.

As soft wax is apt to take the stamp of the seal, so are the minds of young children to receive the instruction imprinted on them.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

The talkative listen to no one, for they are ever speaking. And the first evil that attends those who know not to be silent is that they hear nothing.