No man ever became very wicked all at once.

The act of God injures no one.

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel than war broods over us and avenges a conquered world.

The doings of men, their prayers, fear, wrath, pleasure, delights, and recreations, are the subject of this book.

The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.

Those who desire to become rich, desire it at once.

All things may be bought in Rome with money.