Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.
A crime which is the crime of many none avenge.
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.
By boldness great fears are cancealed.
Poverty, the mother of manhood. Also, the mother of prostitution.
Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.