Yes, know thyself: in great concerns or small, be this thy care, for this, my friend, is all.
Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
The smell of profit is clean and sweet, whatever the source.
Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.
Savage bears agree with one another.