Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.

No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.

It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.

Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt

So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.

Whatever is unknown is magnified.