But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.

To know that all is well, even if late will come to know it, is at least some gain.

Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.

Alas, how quickly the gratitude owed to the dead flows off, how quick to be proved a deceiver.

An enemy's gift is ruinous and no gift.

For the wretched one night is like a thousand; for someone faring well death is just one more night.

And if my present actions strike you as foolish, let's just say I've been accused of folly by a fool.