Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

The gods are on the side of the stronger.

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

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

All ancient history was written with a moral object; the ethical interest predominates almost to the exclusion of all others.