Fame opportunely despised often comes back redoubled.
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.
A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.
Men's minds are too ready to excuse guilt in themselves.
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind.