Do not doubt a woman's power to aid; no toil Can daunt a pure affection.

- Silius Italicus

Virtue herself is her own fairest reward.

- Silius Italicus

Groundless superstition ill befits an army; valor is the only deity that rules in the warrior's breast.

- Silius Italicus

Nothing fairer than peace is given to man to know; Better one peace than countless triumphs

- Silius Italicus

Neither the wrath of Heaven nor the attacks of enemies are as fatal as Pleasure alone when she infects the mind.

- Silius Italicus

It is when we are in misery that we revere the gods; the prosperous seldom approach the altar.

- Silius Italicus

Where two take counsel there is no lack of plans.

- Silius Italicus

Take the word of experience, I speak the truth: inaction is safest in danger.

- Silius Italicus

Make haste! The tide of Fortune soon ebbs.

- Silius Italicus