The remaining liberty of the world was to be destroyed in the place where it stood.
Among those who share a throne there can be no loyalty; Dominion's ever impatient consort.
The gods conceal from men the happiness of death, that they may endure life
Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.
Deny a strong man his due, and he will take all he can get.
Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.