There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

The examples of vice at home corrupt us more quickly and easily than others, since they steal into our minds under the highest authority.

Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.

A man who has nothing can whistle in a robber's face.

Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel than war broods over us and avenges a conquered world.