Those who desire to become rich, desire it at once.

One globe seemed all too small for the youthful Alexander.

Great power which incites great envy, hurls some men to destruction; they are drowned in a long splendid stream of honors.

We deem those happy who, from the experience of life, have learned to bear its ills, without being overcome by them.

No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of others.

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.

She knows no difference 'twixt head and privities who devours immense oysters at midnight.