Luck Rules Every Human Endeavor, Especially War.

Good Fortune And A Good Disposition Are Rarely Given To The Same Man.

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.

Once Let Good Faith Be Abandoned, And All Social Existence Would Perish.

The Troubles Which Have Come Upon Us Always Seem More Serious Than Those Which Are Only Threatening.

An Honor Prudently Declined Often Returns With Increased Luster.