In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.
Herodotus
When life is so burdensome, death has become for man a sought-after refuge.
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.
Force has no place where there is need of skill.
It is the gods’ custom to bring low all things of surpassing greatness.
Haste in every business brings failures.
All men’s gains are the fruit of venturing.
Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.