Great contests generally excite great animosities.
Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
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.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes of others.
No law is quite appropriate for all.