Virgil:

The only safety for the conquered is to expect no safety.

— Virgil Ancient

Aeneid

From 'Aeneid', a grim reflection on defeat.

29–19 BCE

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"Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit."

"Work conquers all."

"Yield not to misfortunes, but advance more boldly against them."

"The greatest gift is a friend's honesty."

"Deus nobis haec otia fecit."