Persevere in virtue and diligence.

Envy is blind, and she has no other quality than that of detracting from virtue

Adversity reminds men of religion.

Thus, if there is anyone who is confident that he can advise me as to the best advantage of the state in this campaign which I am about to conduct, let him not refuse his services to the state, but come with me into Macedonia. I will furnish him with his sea-passage, with a horse, a tent, and even travel-funds. If anyone is reluctant to do this and prefers the leisure of the city to the hardships of campaigning, let him not steer the ship from on shore.

No law is quite appropriate for all.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.

The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.

Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.

Valor is the soldier's adornment.

The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.