Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.
As far as the earth is from the stars, and fire from the sea, so is the useful from the right. Power over men perishes completely if justice begins to be observed, and respect for individual rights overcomes strongholds.
Some men by ancestry are only the shadow of a mighty name.
Every great man inevitable resents a partner in greatness.
All go free when multitudes offend.
As far as the stars are from the earth, and as different as fire is from water, so much do self-interest and integrity differ.