That power of the Gods which orders for the good things which are not uniform, and which happen contrary to expectation, is commonly called Fortune, and it is for this reason that the Goddess is especially worshipped in public by cities; for every city consists of elements which are not uniform.

All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

Poor Britons, there is some good in them after all - they produced an oyster.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Everything destroyed is either resolved into the elements from which it came, or else vanishes into not-being. If things are resolved into the elements from which they came, then there will be others: else how did they come into being at all?

The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.

In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.