This is the difference between us Romans and the Etruscans: We believe that lightning is caused by clouds colliding, whereas they believe that clouds collide in order to create lightning. Since they attribute everything to gods, they are led to believe not that events have a meaning because they have happened, but that they happen in order to express a meaning.

The customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.

Where fear is, happiness is not.

Greed's worst point is its ingratitude.

Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.

Mercy often inflicts death.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.