Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

We Greeks are lovers of the beautiful, yet simple in our tastes, and we cultivate the mind without loss of manliness.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.

Those who really deserve praise are the people who, while human enough to enjoy power, nevertheless pay more attention to justice than they are compelled to do by their situation.

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