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.
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
Avarice and luxury, those evils which have been the ruin of every great state.
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.