Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.
Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Religious contention is the devil's harvest.
A hungry stomach cannot hear.
Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.