By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
Advise well before you begin, and when you have maturely considered, then act with promptitude.
Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise.
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.