The victorious cause pleased the Gods, but the conquered one pleased Cato.

Pigmies placed on the shoulders of giants see more than the giants themselves

I have a wife, I have sons; all these hostages have I given to fortune

The mere apprehension of a coming evil has put many into a situation of the utmost danger

God cheats men into living on by hiding how blest it is to die

The prosperous man is never sure that he is loved for himself.