Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.

Keep to moderation, keep the end in view, follow nature

Some men by ancestry are only the shadow of a mighty name.

In a state of anarchy power is the measure of right

The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life.

I have a wife, I have sons: all of them hostages given to fate.

Great fear is concealed under daring.

There stands the shadow of a glorious name.