Woe To The Conquered.

Truth Is Often Eclipsed But Never Extinguished.

Events Of Great Consequence Often Spring From Trifling Circumstances.

No Man Likes To Be Surpassed By Those Of This Own Level.

It Takes A Long Time To Bring Excellence To Maturity.

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.