It has always been the opinion and judgment of wise men that nothing can be so uncertain as fame or power not founded on its own strength.
Men are always wicked at bottom unless they are made good by some compulsion.
The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.
One must be a fox to recognize traps and a lion to frighten wolves
Cruelties should be committed all at once.
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.