The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

I am not blaming those who are resolved to rule, only those who show an even greater readiness to submit.

In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.

For they had learned that true safety was to be found in long previous training, and not in eloquent exhortations uttered when they were going into action.

He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.

Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.