Virtue is indeed its own reward. [Lat., Ipsa quidem pretium virtus sibi.]

Virtue when concealed is a worthless thing. [Lat., Vile latens virtus.]

A severe war lurks under the show of peace. [Lat., Mars gravior sub pace latet.]

The afflictions to which we are accustomed, do not disturb us.

They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a greater fall. [Lat., Tolluntur in altum Ut lapsu gaviore ruant.]

The people are fashioned according to the example of their kings; and edicts are of less power than the life of their ruler. [Lat., Componitur orbis Regis ad exemplum; nec sic inflectere sensus Humanos edicta valent, quam vita regentis.]