The virtue as the art consecrates itself constantly to what's difficult to do, and the harder the task, the shinier the success.

Experience has shown that it is difficult, if not impossible, for a populous state to be run by good laws.

Happiness belongs to the self sufficient.

A good style must, first of all, be clear. It must not be mean or above the dignity of the subject. It must be appropriate.

The avarice of mankind is insatiable; at one time two obols was pay enough; but now, when this sum has become customary, men always want more and more without end.

Wicked men obey for fear, but the good for love.

No notice is taken of a little evil, but when it increases it strikes the eye.