A dwarf is small even if he stands on a mountain; a colossus keeps his height, even if he stands in a well.
For men in a state of freedom had thatch for their shelter, while slavery dwells beneath marble and gold.
A great step toward independence is a good-humoured stomach.
If virtue precede us every step will be safe.
In war there is no prize for runner-up.
A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.