For he did not consider it sufficient, being dear to Ares, to overpower ranks of men, taking full advantage of peace, for he knew these things in his heart to the utmost, being learned in many things and most knowledgeable in letters and sacred learning. He held shrewdly in his memory what is proper to all occasions, and having conquered his enemies he did other things wisely. To mortals the greatest triumph seems at first that of being most famed for courage in battle. So it is a hard measure to impart to the heart that this is a lesser victory than that which surpasses it in all things.