He who disguises tyranny, protection, or even benefits under the air and name of friendship reminds me of the guilty priest who poisoned the sacramental bread.
Stupidity would not be absolute stupidity did it not fear intelligence.
We leave unmolested those who set the fire to the house, and prosecute those who sound the alarm.
Some things are easier to legalize than to legitimate.
Marriage follows on love as smoke on flame.
People are governed by the head; a kind heart is of little value in chess.