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.

When talent fails, indignation writes the verse.

Be a gentleman farmer.

Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt

No man becomes bad all at once.

Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown.

Have the courage to do something which deserves transportation if you want to be somebody.