An incurable itch for scribbling takes possession of many, and grows inveterate in their insane breasts.

The greatest respect is owed to a child.

Those things please more, which are more expensive.

Of what avail are pedigrees?

Men who only live to eat.

There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.

Now that no one buys our votes, the public has long since cast off its cares; for the people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now meddles no more and longs eagerly for just two things - bread and circuses.