Suetonius

"The strongest empires are built by those who listen more than they speak."

"Time is the judge that all men must face."

"To know oneself is the beginning of true leadership."

"The measure of a man is taken by his final words."

"Those who forget their origins are doomed to repeat them."

"Fear and love cannot dwell in the same heart for long."

"The greatest weakness is the belief that one has no weaknesses."

"A just ruler fears the judgment of history above all else."

"In every man sleeps the capacity for both hero and villain."

"The written word outlives the spoken promise."

"To build lasting power, one must first understand human nature."

"Betrayal cuts deepest from those once trusted."

"A nation's health is reflected in the character of its leaders."

"The pursuit of truth requires the courage to face uncomfortable realities."

"Every act of cruelty is an admission of weakness."

"The lessons of the ancients remain eternally relevant."

"Pride precedes the fall of empires and men alike."

"The test of character is what one does when no one is watching."

"A leader who surrounds himself with yes-men is building his own tomb."

"The past cannot be changed, but it can be understood and learned from."

"In adversity, the true nature of a man is revealed."

"The appetite for power grows with each morsel consumed."

"To rule well, one must first rule oneself."

"History is written by those with the authority to record it."

"A wise man learns from the mistakes of others; a fool must learn from his own."

"The greatest victory is achieved without drawing a sword."

"In the annals of time, all men are made equal."

"The seeds of empire are sown in the minds of men."

"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand against external threat."

"The pursuit of virtue is the only pursuit worthy of a noble mind."