The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
Woe to the conquered.
Nothing is so uncertain or unpredictable as the feelings of a crowd.
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
It takes a long time to bring excellence to maturity.