Bad men hate sin through fear of punishment; good men hate sin through their love of virtue.

Luxury destroys more efficiently than war.

We are too quick to imitate depraved examples.

A child is owed the greatest respect; if you have ever have something disgraceful in mind, don't ignore your son's tender years.

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.

Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas. - Censure acquits the raven, but pursues the dove.

A hairy body, and arms stiff with bristles, give promise of a manly soul.