Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.
Men are least safe from what success induces them not to fear.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of others.
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.
Envy like fire always makes for the highest points.
The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.