An Ancient Custom Obtains Force

I Will Adhere To The Counsels Of Good Men, Although Misfortune And Death Should Be The Consequence.

Advice Is Judged By Results, Not By Intentions.

For Just As Some Women Are Said To Be Handsome Though Without Adornment, So This Subtle Manner Of Speech, Though Lacking In Artificial Graces, Delights Us.

Brevity Is The Best Recommendation Of Speech, Whether In A Senator Or An Orator.

Life Without Learning Is Death.