“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”

“Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure”

“There was more courage in bearing trouble than in escaping from it; the brave and the energetic cling to hope, even in spite of fortune; the cowardly and the indolent are hurried by their fears,' said Plotius Firmus, Roman Praetorian Guard.”

“It is a principle of nature to hate those whom you have injured.”

“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.”

“To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.”

“If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.”