None mourn more ostentatiously over the death of Germanicus than those who most rejoice at it [a death].

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

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.

Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.