...the glorious memory of brave men is continually renewed; the fame of those who have performed any noble deed is never allowed to die; and the renown of those who have done good service to their country becomes a matter of common knowledge to the multitude, and part of the heritage of posterity. |
Monarchy degenerates into tyranny, aristocracy into oligarchy, and democracy into savage violence and chaos |
On any occasion when one can discover the cause of events, one should not resort to the gods. |
Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories |