He said they that were serious in ridiculous matters would be ridiculous in serious affairs. Cato the Elder. 8868 Cicero said loud-bawling orators were driven by their weakness to noise, as lame men to take horse. After the battle in Pharsalia, when Pompey was fled, one Nonius said they had seven eagles left still, and advised to try what they would do. 2 Rules for the Preservation of Health.
Custom is almost a second nature.
3 Rules for the Preservation of Health. Veni, vidi, vici. See Publius Syrus, Quotation 99 . Quotation 2 . Also Publius Syrus, Quotation 31 .