This is a sickness rooted and inherent in the nature of a tyranny: that he that holds it does not trust his friends.
The laws of a state change with the changing times.
Neither a life of anarchy nor a life under a despot should you praise. To all that lies in the middle has a god given excellence.
Necessity is stronger far than art.
Pleasantest of all ties is the tie of host and guest.
By polluting clear water with slime you will never find good drinking water.