Persevere In Virtue And Diligence.

Luck Is Of Little Moment To The Great General, For It Is Under The Control Of His Intellect And His Judgment.

Envy Is Blind, And Is Only Clever In Depreciating The Virtues Of Others.

Better And Safer Is An Assured Peace Than A Victory Hoped For. The One Is In Your Own Power, The Other Is In The Hands Of The Gods.

Better Late Than Never.

An Honor Prudently Declined Often Returns With Increased Luster.