Nothing so upholds the laws as the punishment of persons whose rank is as great as their crime.

We may employ artifice to deceive a rival, anything against our enemies.

Reason must be the universal rule and guide; all things must be done according to reason without allowing oneself to be swayed by emotion.

I have never had any [enemies] other than those of the state.

Friendship is the medicine for all misfortune; but ingratitude dries up the fountain of all goodness.

Harshness towards individuals who flout the laws and commands of the state is for the public good; no greater crime against the public interest is possible than to show leniency to those who violate it.

Who will be my equal?