All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.
Valour, however unfortunate, commands great respect even from enemies: but the Romans despise cowardice, even though it be prosperous.
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.
