The remaining liberty of the world was to be destroyed in the place where it stood.
Why seek the Deity further? Whatever we see is God, and wherever we go.
An idle life always produces varied inclinations.
Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.
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.
Every great man inevitable resents a partner in greatness.