In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
The gods are on the side of the stronger.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.