Cease to think that the decrees of the gods can be changed by prayers.
Fear betrays unworthy souls.
All things deteriorate in time.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
Perhaps even these things, one day, will be pleasing to remember.
Roman, remember that you shall rule the nations by your authority, for this is to be your skill, to make peace the custom, to spare the conquered, and to wage war until the haughty are brought low.