The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.
Barba non facit philosophum
An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.
Fate, however, is to all appearance more unavoidable than unexpected.
It is not the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note. An casual remark or joke shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battles.
He (Cato) never gave his opinion in the Senate upon any other point whatever, without adding these words, "And, in my opinion Carthage should be destroyed." ["Delenda est Carthago."]