Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
False shame only is harmful.
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
Prosperity engenders sloth.
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
Persevere in virtue and diligence.