“Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.”

None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]

Adversity deprives us of our judgment.

Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.

Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.

Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.

So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.

It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.

Rumor is not always wrong

All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.

The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.

It is the highest of earthly honors to be descended from the great and good. They alone cry out against a noble ancestry who have none of their own.

There is noting truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor. The gods have set a price upon every real and noble pleasure.

That means at times we’ll develop new categories like we did with Surface. It also means we will responsibly make the market for Windows Phone, which is our goal with the Nokia devices and services acquisition.

To make manhood more noble, womanhood more beautiful, and childhood more happy and bright.

Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.

Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.

Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.

Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.