No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.
Namque pauci libertatem, pars magna iustos dominos volunt.(Few men desire freedom, the greater part desire just masters.)
Only a few prefer liberty- the majority seek nothing more than fair masters.
Harmony makes small things grow. Lack of it makes big things decay.
They envy the distinction I have won; let them, therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
Get good counsel before you begin: and when you have decided act promptly.
In victory even the cowardly like to boast while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.
To like and dislike the same things this is what makes a solid friendship.
Get good counsel before you begin and when you have decided act promptly.
By union the smallest states thrive by discord the greatest are destroyed.
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk bravery is a rampart of defense.
Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.
As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.
He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.