The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
...war is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.
No law is quite appropriate for all.
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.