Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.
Every great man inevitable resents a partner in greatness.
Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.
Deep-seated are the wounds of civil brawls.
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.
Neither side is guiltless if its adversary is appointed judge.