A popular license is indeed the many-headed tyrant.
It is cruelty in war that buyeth conquest.
Unlawful desires are punished after the effect of enjoying; but impossible desires are punished in the desire itself.
As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Scoffing cometh not of wisdom.
In the truly great, virtue governs with the sceptre of knowledge.