Power is the most persuasive rhetoric.
A virtuous name is the precious only good, for which queens and peasants' wives must contest together.
Ever building, building to the clouds, still building higher, and never reflecting that the poor narrow basis cannot sustain the giddy tottering column.
The strong man is strongest when alone.
Chains of iron or of silk-both are chains.
Emulation is a noble and just passion, full of appreciation.