Omnipotence is bought with ceaseless fear.
The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.
These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!
Danger breeds best on too much confidence.
Heaven absolves all crimes committed to gain a throne Once Heaven gives it to us.
I am Roman, alas, because Horace is Roman.