I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome.
Justice... is a kind of compact not to harm or be harmed.
The fool’s life is empty of gratitude and full of fears; its course lies wholly toward the future.
The mind that is much elevated and insolent with prosperity, and cast down with adversity, is generally abject and base.
All friendship is desirable in itself, though it starts from the need of help
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.