For men can endure to hear others praised only so long as they can severally persuade themselves of their own ability to equal the actions recounted: when this point is passed, envy comes in and with it incredulity.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

I have written my work, not as an essay which is to win the applause of the moment, but as a possession for all time

History is Philosophy teaching by example.

And where the rewards for merit are greatest, there are found the best citizens.

And it is certain that those who do not yield to their equals, who keep terms with their superiors, and are moderate towards their inferiors, on the whole succeed best.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.