Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

• It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.
• He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.
• Illness strikes men when they are exposed to change.
• Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men.
• Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
• It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.
• It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen.
• It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing.
• Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.
• But I like not these great success of yours for I know how jealous are the gods.