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Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.

Whoever truly worships the gods loves their priests.

Fear first made gods in the world.

Anguish devours the mind, and furious rage, and hope
than which the heart can bear no heavier burden, when
it is long deferred.

A just fortune awaits the deserving.
[Lat., Fors aequa merentes
Respicit.]

Left behind as a memory for us.
[Lat., Nobis meminisse relictum.]

A short reign does not spare the masses.

Allow time and moderate delay; haste manages all things badly.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

What the morrow's years might bring 'twas sin for man to know.

They send their shout to the stars.
[Lat., Clamorem ad sidera mittunt.]

Fear in the world first created the gods.
[Lat., Primus in orbe deos fecit timor.]

It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.

Oh, how cowardly is wickedness always!

It is noble to grant life to the vanquished.
[Lat., Pulchrum est vitam donare minori.]

In doubt, fear is the worst of prophets.

Take time for deliberation. Haste spoils everything.

Heaven forbids that man should know
What change tomorrow's fate may bring.