The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.

Distressed valor challenges great respect, even from an enemy.

The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting.

But being overborne with numbers, and nobody daring to face about, stretching out his hands to heaven, [Romulus] prayed to Jupiter to stop the army, and not to neglect but maintain the Roman cause, now in extreme danger. The prayer was no sooner made, than shame and respect for their king checked many; the fears of the fugitives changed suddenly into confidence.

It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears.

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

They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.