To be ignorant of the past is to be forever a child.

It is a crime to put a Roman citizen in chains, it is an enormity to flog one, sheer murder to slay one: what, then, shall I say of crucifixion? It is impossible to find the word for such an abomination.

All great men are partially inspired.

Even the ablest pilots are willing to receive advice from passengers in tempestuous weather.

How great an evil do you see that may have been announced by you against the Republic? - Videtis quantum scelus contra rem publicam vobis nuntiatum sit?

Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself feared?

Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others.