The thirst after fame is greater than that after virtue; for who embraces virtue if you take away its rewards?
The care of a large estate is an unpleasant thing.
All things may be bought in Rome with money.
No one ever suddenly became depraved.
Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.
For the gods, instead of what is most pleasing, will give what is most proper. Man is dearer to them than he is to himself.