“Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.”

Keen at the start, but careless at the end.

When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.

The hatred of relatives is the most violent.

None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]

Adversity deprives us of our judgment.

Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.

Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.

Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.

So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.