Base men who prosper are unenviable.
In the lack of judgment great harm arises, but one vote cast can set right a house.
Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.
Many among men are they who set high the show of honor, yet break justice.
Excessive fear is always powerless.
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.