Wise men, though all laws were abolished, would lead the same lives

[Y]ou [man] are fool enough, it seems, to dare to war with [woman=] me, when for your faithful ally you might win me easily.

Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.

Under every stone lurks a politician.

Evil events from evil causes spring.

Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.