Nothing forces us to know
What we do not want to know
Except pain

Wisdom comes through suffering.
Trouble, with its memories of pain,
Drips in our hearts as we try to sleep,
So men against their will
Learn to practice moderation.
Favours come to us from gods.

There is no disgrace in an enemy suffering ill at an enemy's hand, when you hate mutually.

Justice turns the scale, bringing to some learning through suffering.

It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath

The words of truth are simple.