Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.

The gods are on the side of the stronger.

Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family

This I regard as history's highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.

Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.

The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.

Valor is the contempt of death and pain.