“The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.Sallust
“Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.Sallust
“The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.Sallust
“All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.Sallust