Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who accommodates his views to public opinion.]
There is nothing worse than words of kindness that lie.
Majestic mighty Wealth is the holiest of our gods.
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.
Rarely they rise by virtue's aid who lie plunged in the depth of helpless poverty.